Wearable Device Generates Electricity From Walking Knee Movements 99
Zothecula writes "If you've ever worn a knee brace, then you may have noticed what a large change in angle your knee goes through with every step you take, and how quickly it does so. A team of scientists from the U.K.'s Cranfield University, University of Liverpool and University of Salford certainly noticed, and decided that all that movement should be put to use. The result is a wearable piezoelectric device that converts knee movement into electricity, which could in turn be used to power gadgets such as heart rate monitors, pedometers and accelerometers."
Or.. (Score:5, Funny)
still waiting on the fart combuster. (Score:1, Funny)
It'll bring about a bean revolution.
Travel! (Score:5, Funny)
You could even use the power generated by your knees to travel from one place to another!
Re:Travel! (Score:5, Funny)
I was talking about "walking." It was funny. Now it's not any more. Thanks a lot.
Re:Next up ... (Score:5, Funny)
Sex Power!
Well, since this is /. you're talking about something that mounts to one wrist.
Good luck... (Score:4, Funny)
I used to generate electricity like you ... (Score:5, Funny)