There devices that can gather up solar energy, and even ones that can harvest heat and turn it into energy. And now Fujitsu has developed a device that can do both. At the same time.
The company has developed what it describes as a “hybrid energy harvesting device” that gets power from both heat and light. So if you were to wear it on your wrist, for example, the device could gather energy both from your body heat and the sun. Fujitsu says the device could be used as a battery in many instances, and is looking at utilizing the technology to power sensors and medical tech.
But while we know how it works, details are still slim so we don’t really know how well it works. Still, it’s a great idea and one that could be used for a wide range of applications. Maybe one day you’ll be able to charge our phones through the battery attached to your arm.
Via Engadget
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