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Bouncing Boobs to Charge iPods

The Chest Charger

— June 26, 2008 — Eco
A very innovative research experiment examined the possibility of boobs charging iPods. The questions is, could the energy created by bouncing boobs during exercise generate enough electricity to power small gadgets?

TreeHugger and Instructables made a "chest charger" that transforms support bras into energy-generating devices. While engaging in sports causes the most bounce, even the simple act of breathing causes the chest to rise and fall. A women who wears a D-cup bra can have her boobs move as much as 35 cm while exercising if not wearing a restrictive bra, possible enough to conduct sufficient electricity to power an iPod.

Bouncing boobs can be frustrating for women, not only because men ogle them, but because it can be obnoxious for the big-breasted when performing high impact sports. The invention of Bra Power, however, adds a positive spin to this nuisance. Finally!

As for the smaller chested... they'll have to rely on the less-green, old-fashioned methods of charging.
Trend Themes
1. Green Energy Generation - Developing niche methods of energy generation through everyday actions such as exercise or breathing can create sustainable and innovative opportunities for power generation.
2. Wearable Technology - Transformation of clothing articles into functional electronics provides a new avenue for designs that improve the user's experience by addressing unique problems and accomodations.
3. Disruptive Fashion - Innovation in fashion that addresses both form and function creates new opportunities for unique niche markets based on addressing purposeful needs.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness Industry - Fitness companies can incorporate this technology to the design of new bras, sportswear and clothing that helps convert human movement to energy.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - Technologies that facilitates this novel way of energy generation can provide alternative sources of sustainable power production for small gadgets.
3. Lingerie Industry - Lingerie companies can ride this trend to design and manufacture sport Bras which are both comfortable to wear and have the ability to generate power.
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