Old tech is meeting new tech with the Sustail mouse. In the olden days of technology before fancy cordless phones and non coal-powered cars, wind up technology was a big deal. Clocks and watches had to be wound up as well as little toy cars. Fast forward to 2010 and you have a wind up mouse.
The Sustail mouse is a creative concept that requires you to wind up your mouse before you use it. The mouse would be connected to your computer via Bluetooth and would have to be periodically rewound to recharge it. Ideally the rewinding would serve as a cue to take a break from the computer and rest.
The Sustail mouse is still a concept but who knows, maybe wind up technology is coming back into vogue.
Wind Up Mice
The Sustail Mouse Mixes Clockwork With Computing
Trend Themes
1. Wind Up Technology - Opportunity for developing and integrating wind up technology into various consumer electronics.
2. Energy Harvesting - Potential for utilizing energy harvesting techniques to power electronic devices.
3. Tech-enabled Breaks - Chance to create products or services that encourage users to take breaks from technology for health and well-being.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Incorporating wind up technology in consumer electronics like smartphones or smartwatches.
2. Renewable Energy - Exploring energy harvesting solutions for renewable energy applications.
3. Wellness Technology - Developing tech-enabled solutions that promote mental and physical well-being through encouraging breaks.