Defense Tech’s Bryant Jordan was at the Disneyland of military gadgetry—the Modern Day Marine event at Quantico—and came across this power-generating backpack, which has stepped from prototype to reality. It can generate 40 watts just by walking.
It works great, apparently. The backpack itself is mounted on rails, so it moves up and down when its wearer moves. The movement generates enough electricity to power your gadgets, and the design actually relieves stress from the user. [Lightning Packs via Defense Tech]
steve
October 2, 2009 at 9:20 AM
I dont see how this could be comfortable.
its like double bouncing yourself on a trampoline.
you dont just get the weight of the bag on your step, you also get the potential built up from the bag on the way up.
After prolonged use id say this would be very uncomfortable.
also whats to protect the rails from filling with dust etc?
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October 2, 2009 at 10:42 AM
or making noise?
Try noise disciple when you’ve got a generator strapped to your back.
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