The s0ccket ball is a soccer/football that has been designed to take the energy of its movement and convert it into usable electrical energy.

The ball takes the energy of movement, by kicking it, passing it, throwing it about…you name it and converts it into electrical energy that is stored for later use. Using technology similar to that used in shake-to-charge devices the ball can help to power an LED light for up to 3 hours from around 15 minutes of the ball being played with. It can also be used to charge things such as mobile phones, but obviously would take a lot more play time to build up a reasonable amount of charge.

This may not sound like that much but in third world areas where lighting is often supplied with kerosene lamps it can make a big difference. Kerosene lamps are not only expensive to run but also pollute the air, helping to cause or exacerbate chest infections in children. By using the ball to power a LED lamp the children and their families get free, safe, green power to light their homes, and the children gain exercise and play.

The s0ccket ball currently weighs slightly more than regulation soccer/footballs, weighing a maximum of 1.31lb (where as a regulation ball weighs around 1lb) though the makers of the ball are currently working on reducing this weight difference. The ball’s movements may also be a little off due to the technology inside of it, still this difference is unlikely to cause many problems compared to the benefits it can provide in third world nations.

Source: Craziest Gadgets

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This Bicycle Powered Generator is a concept design by the designer Elizabeth Joy Wong for a way of converting kinetic energy into electrical energy for everyday use.

The Generator envisioned attaches to a bicycle, which is peddled to turn the wheels, which then spin a friction drum. This friction drum is then powering the alternator, creating electrical energy. The electrical energy will be then stored in a portable power pack so that it can be used to power many different small appliances.

The Bicycle Powered Generator makes use of some basic principles to turn your motion (kinetic energy) into electrical energy that can be used around the house. Though it will never be a lot of energy, the generator does allow you to replace some of your electrical needs with a sustainable source of power. Many households have exercise bikes within them, this concept should allow you to benefit not only physically from the exercise but also financially in savings. The concept generator would then help reduce a households reliance on unsustainable electricity sources, maybe giving you a warm glow from both being eco friendly and from the exercise!

Source: Designer Elizabeth Joy Wong

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The Motioned Powered Speed Bump is a novel method of generating energy from the weight and movement of cars over them. The speed bumps look more like a flat metal plate than a traditional concrete speed bump. The metal bumps have long think pedals running across the top which are pressed down as a car moves over the speed bump. The movement of these pedals turns gears inside the bump which generates around 2,000W of electricity per car!

Since the generated energy is instantaneous, the developers at New Energy Technologies are experimenting with mini-fly wheels and large capacitors. Since the quantity of energy is significant, you could end up seeing the speed bumps putting energy back into the grid, or perhaps powering streetlamps.

Perhaps even being used to top up the energy for schools? Especially since many schools have speed bumps outside to reduce cars hitting children.

Source: Inhabitat

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A group of designers (Lee Sung Hoon, Kang Sooyeon, Cho Eun Bee, Lee Junehwa and Kim Jean) have come up with a novel re-design of the beloved TV remote control. Exploiting the energy generated by a moving magnet within a coil, the remote control is powered by simply shaking the remote control. There is no need for a battery.

In a novel twist, you can point and shake the remote in a specific direction to change the channel or change the volume. The remote uses a gesture to determine what you’re trying to do. When the remote control is shaken, electromagnetic induction generates a 20-30mA current, which is enough to send the infra-red signals needed to get the TV to do something.

To determine which direction the remote is pointing, you simply look at the magnet through the transparent case. The magnet is used to indicate the gadget’s orientation. The novelty of changing the channel or volume by shaking the unit might wear off after a week though. You’ll probably end up throwing the remote at the TV!

Source: DesignZen

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