Dress uses kinetic energy, attracts nerds

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on April 28th, 2008

Dress uses kinetic energy, attracts nerds
Amanda Parkes’ dress will get a woman a ton of unwanted attention from geeks and nerds. That’s because it generates power when the wearer moves, using kinetic energy as a result of natural movements of the human body. Piezoelectric material around the joint areas, like the elbows and hips of the garment generate power in response to the mechanical stress. Electricity will be stored as voltage in a tiny centralized battery.

As far as style, it leaves something to be desired. Unless you’re auditioning for the latest Star Trek maybe. If an alien abducted you, I’m not sure if they would be impressed by this garment or just end our misery with a giant death ray.

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One Comment to “Dress uses kinetic energy, attracts nerds”
  1. Nate Says:

    I love the concept, but from the picture I’m thinking “deranged Gingerbread”.

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