The nPower PEG charger “harvests” your kinetic energy as a source of renewable power, allowing you to keep your phone or other small device running while away from outlets. Running, biking or even just walking will keep the electricity flowing. More »
Today at the COP 15 Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, M.I.T. students debuted the technologically advanced Copenhagen Wheel. In addition to including various sensors and Bluetooth capability, the tyre stores kinetic energy from braking for a later burst of speed. More »
In its quest to ease the life of millions of Japanese people and make them like cyborgs, telecommunications company NTT has developed a shoe that transforms the kinetic energy generated by your steps. Right now, it can generate three watts, which is enough to keep an iPod playing, but still not enough to power up your mobile phone. This is not just a concept project, however: The company is looking to have a working pair available for the masses by 2010. How you are going to connect your phone with your shoe, unless you are Maxwell Smart, it’s a completely different matter. [Gear Diary]
