The newly invented device generates power by a process known as generative braking. With the help of series of gears and changes in it, electricity is generated.
The device weighs 1.6kg and is capable of producing 5 watts of electricity from a slow walk. However scientists have also discovered that the device produces 13 watts energy from walking, which is enough to power a mobile phone for 30 minutes from just a minute’s walk.
However, to generate such an amount of energy the generator has to be constantly switched on, which is quite an effort on the part of the one wearing it.
If such concept models will be made available for the common men, people will surely be able to save more energy and can go greener. And think about it, such walking will make people exercise too!