The 'Personal Energy Orb' Aims to Increase Your Exercise
Marina Rotharmel — August 28, 2012 — Tech
References: sketchingwithhardware.wordpress & ohgizmo
Technology can tend to take over one's life, leaving you in a state of neglected health; however, the 'Personal Energy Orb' aims to change that. This nifty product is currently being developed by two students at the University of Munich.
The concept behind the piece is that you'll have to spend a good amount of time riding your bicycle before you have enough power to get your computer started up properly. The orb is attached to the front handlebars on a users bike; it then measures the amount you've rode in the day. If you haven't had enough exercise the orb will glow red, and then the mouse on your computer will move annoyingly slow.
In order to get your computer working properly, you'll have to have gotten enough riding time in to make the orb glow green.
The concept behind the piece is that you'll have to spend a good amount of time riding your bicycle before you have enough power to get your computer started up properly. The orb is attached to the front handlebars on a users bike; it then measures the amount you've rode in the day. If you haven't had enough exercise the orb will glow red, and then the mouse on your computer will move annoyingly slow.
In order to get your computer working properly, you'll have to have gotten enough riding time in to make the orb glow green.
Trend Themes
1. Health-conscious Devices - Developing technology products that promote healthy behaviors and discourage sedentary habits.
2. Energy-harvesting Gadgets - Designing devices that collect energy through physical activity, reducing reliance on traditional electrical sources.
3. Smart Fitness Accessories - Creating wearables and bike attachments with sophisticated sensors and feedback systems to encourage exercise and healthy living.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Integrating health and fitness capabilities into products such as smartphones, laptops, and gaming systems.
2. Sporting Goods - Partnering with technology firms to develop new wearables and equipment that measure physical activity and exertion.
3. Green Energy - Exploring new ways to generate power from kinetic and other clean sources, including technology products and infrastructure.
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