Hwang Sung Hyun has designed power-generating electric Energy Balls using piezoelectric materials that convert mechanical signals into electrical signals or electrical signals into mechanical ones. Simply playing with the energy ball will generate electric power and collect it inside the ball. The stored electricity can power a light bulb.
The power-generating electric Energy Ball would allow children, especially those in the third world, to play and power a reading light at night. The design was a red dot design award winner in 2009.
Electric Energy Balls
Piezoelectric Materials Convert Impact Energy to Electricity
Trend Themes
1. Piezoelectric Playthings - Piezoelectric materials integrated into toys and playthings to generate electricity from children's play activities.
2. Mechanical-to-electrical Conversion Wearables - Wearable technology that utilizes piezoelectric materials to convert kinetic energy into electrical energy, allowing for self-powered devices.
3. Eco-friendly Power Generation - Innovative ways to generate electricity while reducing environmental impact using piezoelectric materials and energy conversion technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can use piezoelectric materials to power their products while also promoting sustainability and responsible energy consumption.
2. Wearable Technology - The utilization of piezoelectric materials in wearable technology can provide a self-sustaining power source for a variety of devices, greatly increasing battery life and ease of use.
3. Green Energy - Piezoelectric technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate electricity and reduce our dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels.