A “Rocking” Chair that Converts Kinetic Energy into Electric Power
I remember how in school we read about conversion of kinetic energy into electric energy. Well, designer Shawn Kim has made use of that very basic knowledge and come up with a very innovative and I must say, very interesting chair. As you would have guessed it, this rocking chair converts kinetic energy into electronic power that can be used to run some of your gadgets.
What is even more green about this chair is that it has been made by using recycled materials. Its body finishing is in stainless steel and carbon fiber that makes it look very chic. But I don't have to say that, just look at the picture. I would definitely like to have something like that in my house, even if it was just for the looks. The chair is based on the Watch Movement mechanism, and the generator and kinetic system convert the energy used to move the chair back and fro into kinetic energy.
This electricity is used to power a small light that can be used for reading, and also a 2 channel stereo speaker that can be used to listen to music. Well it definitely is one "rocking" chair.
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