Kinetic Dance Charger by Orange

OK, so this is just a prototype, but the concept could lead to real world examples. Orange will be testing their prototype Kinetic Dance Charger at this years Glastonbury Music Festival in the UK. The ideas is to be able to produce and store energy while festival goers dance to the beat.

The prototype Dance Charge weighs in at 180g and measures 4.25×2.5-inches. The unit is worn around the arm (as you would an mp3 player while exercising), as the arm moves the device uses a system of weights and magnets (similar to kinetic watches and flashlights) to create an electrical current that is then used to charge a storage battery. This stored energy can then be used to recharge a mobile phone.

Obviously, this is still in the prototype stage, but if successful, it could easily be used while exercising, walking, running and other outdoor activities.

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