The Q-sound, designed by engineering student Stephen Shepeleff, is using blue to go green.
The Q-Sound, a concept pair of headphones, uses bluetooth to connect to any compatible music playing device or cell phone.
The way it continues to stay alive after so long is the solar panels that make up the headband. Shepeleff says that one hour of sunlight into the panels can allow for 2.67 hours of music on full volume.
The Q-Sound is equipped with rechargeable batteries that can allow it to last up to 40 hours, as well as a 3.5mm jack just in case the music device is bluetooth enabled.
Good excuse to get people to go outside!
What's Driving This Trend
- Solar-powered Wearables
- Exploring the use of solar panels to power wearable devices, such as headbands.
- Energy Harvesting Headphones
- Developing headphones that can generate and store energy from external sources for prolonged use.
- Wireless Audio Technology
- Advancing wireless audio capabilities through concepts like bluetooth-enabled headphones.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to incorporate solar power and energy harvesting technology into wearable devices.
- Renewable Energy
- Integration of solar panels in wearable devices creates opportunities for innovation and growth within the renewable energy sector.
- Audio Technology
- Continued development in wireless audio technology, such as bluetooth headphones, to enhance user experience and portability.
