It is good to see that the scientific realm is bubbling with self-powering devices that the users need not to plug onto a switch or power outlet for charging. We have seen some of the stylish gizmos that run on wind and solar energy in the past. However, scientists and researchers across the world are striving to harness kinetic energy produced by our own body and transform it into electricity to charge our devices.
Well this concept is no longer notional and devices to harness this pervasive but little tapped source of energy are finding their way into the market. Here let us have a look at a few of gadgets powered by kinetic energy.
Ampy
Meet Ampy, a device that taps the kinetic energy produced by human body to generate electricity. You can strap the device onto your arm, leg or other limbs and get on with your day-to-day chores. The kinetic energy generated by the movement of limbs will do the rest.
The more you exert by running, exercising or cycling, the more electricity will be at your dispose to power the gadget. Therefore, you have more reasons to exercise or pedal than just to remain healthy.
Crank lamp
Designed after crank mobile chargers, we now have the Crank lamp to illuminate your living or study area. All you need to do is crank the device with your hands for about a minute to power the lamp for an hour. Additionally, the device uses LED lights and other sustainable materials like aluminum, making it an eco-friendly gadget to the core.
Elicit collection of suitcases
These unique suitcases use the kinetic energy generated by the movement of their wheels, as the traveler move them from one place to the other. The suitcase comes with tiny energy generators that transform the kinetic energy produced by the spinning wheels into electric energy to be stored in a built-in battery. Now you can easily charge your gizmos with your suitcases when travelling to far off areas, without ever bothering to search for the nearest power outlet.
Jumping light
The Jumping light is a quaint but jazzy skipping rope that also works as a torch to light your way in the dark. Just let the rope loop around you, as you jump, and generate the kinetic energy to power the torch embedded in the handle. Combining a rope and light together, the jumping light can be a perfect device for outdoor sporting or exercising at night.
Shawn Kim’s Rocking Chair
Shawn Kim had something unique in mind when he thought of designing the rocking chair that comes equipped with a self powered LED system and FM radio. The movement of this elegant and attractive chair harnesses kinetic energy to generate electricity, which in turn powers the radio and LED lights. Combining science, aesthetics and relaxation in a single object, the rocking chair can be an amazing product for modern spaces.
Green Sony Walk shoes
With Sony Walk shoes, you will have the power literally below your toes. The idea of shoes harnessing the kinetic energy through your movement and converting it into electric power might not seem new to you. However, these shoes are literally gizmos in themselves. What makes these shoes special is that they have an inbuilt Bluetooth enabled GPS system that runs on kinetic energy harnessed through your walk. If ever you get astray, the shoes vibrate to direct you on the right path.
Designers and scientists worldwide are working on gadgets that harness kinetic energy from the body or movement of the user and convert it into electricity to run on their own.
