Self-Powered Parts Are the Future 101
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timothy
from the just-make-the-factory-self-powering dept.
from the just-make-the-factory-self-powering dept.
bossanovalithium writes that an umbrella group including Japanese heavyweights like Panasonic and Toyota is working on bringing the price of self powered parts down to levels where they can be mass produced: "The idea is that the parts will make external power sources redundant — because they can convert energy from body heat, light and vibrations straight into electricity. Self powered electronics have already sporadically been used in technology like wall-mount remote control units for air conditioners, says Nikkei, but existing parts are bulky and cost a couple thousand yen a piece. 3,000 yen is about $35 — which means they're not the best bet, financially, yet."
all hail the future (Score:5, Funny)
Re:all hail the future (Score:1, Funny)
actually, that sounds like an awesome future! imagine walking the streets of new york surrounded by a constant disco rave
Re:all hail the future (Score:2, Funny)
On the positive side, people suffering from Parkinson disease will never experience an empty battery.
Re:all hail the future (Score:2, Funny)
Alternately, you use the phone's flash to trigger an epileptic seizure and then insert phone into epileptic's pocket...