The GO Kin Backpacks Generate Electricity from Walking and Hiking
Rahul Kalvapalle — June 26, 2014 — Tech
References: gokinpacks & gizmag
The GO Kin is an eco-friendly backpack that generates electricity. What is both amazing about this backpack is that it doesn't draw energy from the sun or another typical source, but harnesses energy from the physical movements of its wearer.
The GO Kin backpack is equipped with a generator that is integrated into the bottom section of its main compartment. Two cables emerge from this generator and attach to the wearer's shoes, enabling them to convert the motion of the wearer's walking into electricity that can be stored and used as required.
The electricity that is generated can either be directed towards USB-connected electronics, or to an included lithium-ion battery for later use. Current prototypes of the GO Kin can harness the power generated from five minutes of brisk walking to allow for 25 minutes of cell phone talk time.
The GO Kin backpack is equipped with a generator that is integrated into the bottom section of its main compartment. Two cables emerge from this generator and attach to the wearer's shoes, enabling them to convert the motion of the wearer's walking into electricity that can be stored and used as required.
The electricity that is generated can either be directed towards USB-connected electronics, or to an included lithium-ion battery for later use. Current prototypes of the GO Kin can harness the power generated from five minutes of brisk walking to allow for 25 minutes of cell phone talk time.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Wearables - The development of kinetic wearables, such as GO Kin backpacks, that generate electricity from physical movements presents opportunities for sustainable power generation and conservation.
2. Human-powered Energy Generation - The rise of human-powered generators could disrupt industries that rely on traditional sources of energy generation and create new opportunities for businesses to innovate and capitalize on this emerging trend.
3. On-the-go Power Solutions - The growing demand for mobile power generation in outdoor and emergency situations, as demonstrated by GO Kin backpacks, suggests a shift in consumer preferences for flexible, self-sufficient power solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Gear - The integration of kinetic energy generation technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for outdoor gear companies to develop eco-friendly products that meet consumer demand for sustainable power sources.
2. Consumer Electronics - The increasing need for on-the-go power solutions creates opportunities for consumer electronics companies to develop new products or partnership opportunities, such as the creation of portable chargers that use human kinetic energy to power devices.
3. Emergency Response - The development of wearable power generation technology, such as GO Kin backpacks, has the potential to significantly improve emergency response efforts by providing self-sufficient and mobile power sources that do not rely on traditional power grids.
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