# People Powered Kinetic energy innovations that rely on physical exertion to produce power. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Sep 18, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/people-powered-kinetic-energy-innovations-that-rely-on-physical-exertion-to ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 12 ## What is the People Powered trend? **People Powered:** Kinetic energy innovations appeal for their environmental advantages and practicality, as well as their ability to save consumers money in the long term. Kinetic technology requires no exterior energy, thus reducing electrical or battery costs, eliminating emissions, and working in remote locations. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 12 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 18 to Aug 29, 2008 - Published: Sep 18, 2008 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the People Powered trend ### Kinetic Energy Innovations The trend of energy innovations that rely on physical exertion, such as kinetic rotors, human power and pedal-power, are becoming increasingly popular due to the environmental advantages and practicality of having no external cost. ### Sustainable Gadgets The rise of eco-friendly gadgets that reduce expenditure and lessen carbon footprints is on the rise, including battery-free items such as self-sufficient MP3 players, kinetic keyboards, and chargeless phone booths ### Green Transportation People are looking for greener options that not only save money but are also sustainable. Innovations include zero-emission methods of transportation, such as human-powered mini-Coopers, bike-powered ambulances, and pedal-powered blimps. ## What the People Powered trend means for industry ### For Clean Energy The clean energy industry can apply kinetic energy technology in battery-free devices for industrial and commercial needs to reduce energy costs and emissions in the long run. ### For Health and Fitness The fitness industry can explore energy-generating workout machines and gym equipment to harness kinetic energy for generating power, thereby posing a thoughtful response to sustainable energy. ### For Transportation The transportation industry can use human-powered devices for creating an improved mode of public transportation, and customers can look for more sustainable ways of traveling, to ease road congestion and lower emissions. ## Trend signals for People Powered Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 72%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 72% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the People Powered trend 12 featured examples from Feb 18 to Aug 29, 2008. - [Human-Powered Monorails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-powered-monorail-the-shweeb): The Shweeb (Category: Eco) Implication: The Shweeb presents a potential disruptive innovation opporunity for the transportation industry to develop sustainable and efficient urban transport systems. - [Charge by Movement, Not Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-kinetic-phone): Atlas Kinetic Phone (Category: Eco) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can incorporate these trends to create innovative products with longer battery life and better sustainability features. - [Kinetic Eco Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-mp3-player): The Shake MP3 Player (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate kinetic energy charging technology into smartphones, tablets, and other consumer electronic devices, offering a unique selling point… - [Human Powered Mini Cooper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cooper-beijing-olympic-2008-rickshaw): Beijing Olympic Mini Rickshaw (Category: Autos) Implication: The human-powered Mini Cooper presents an opportunity for automakers to explore innovative ways of combining traditional and eco-friendly modes of transportation. - [Powering Gadgets by Walking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-energy-devise-power-your-ipod-and-cell-by-walking): Kinetic Energy Devise (Category: Eco) Implication: The renewable energy industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of integrating kinetic energy devices to diversify energy sources and increase sustainability. - [Pedal-Powered Coffee Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedal-powered-coffee-retailers-bikecaffe): Bikecaffe (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into coffee retail, such as implementing mobile payment options or utilizing AI-driven personalized recommendations. - [Bike-Powered iPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipedal-cannondale-ipod-option): Cannondale iPedal? (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Sports equipment companies can explore integrating tech features into their products to appeal to tech-savvy consumers and provide added value. - [Gyms Powered by Exercising Patrons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-gym-eco-friendly-fitness): The Green Microgym (Category: Eco) Implication: The fitness industry has the potential to be a leader in sustainable development and to further integrate eco-friendly design and innovative technologies to help its patrons achie… - [Crank Powered Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-music-players-the-cranking-mp3): The Eco-Friendly Thanko Cranking MP3 (Category: Eco) Implication: The consumer electronics industry has a unique opportunity to develop eco-friendly products with low environmental impact, such as the Thanko cranking MP3 player. - [Kinetic Energy Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-energy-and-money-the-dynamo-green-keyboard): The Dynamo Green (Category: Eco) Implication: The computer hardware industry can explore the integration of kinetic energy keyboards to create more energy-efficient and eco-friendly devices. - [Bike Powered Ambulance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-emergency-transportation-bike-powered-life-saver): The Jaambaaro (Category: Eco) Implication: The healthcare industry can explore opportunities to develop and deploy innovative pedal-powered ambulances like the Jaambaaro to improve access to medical assistance in remote ar… - [Pedal-Powered Blimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedal-powered-blimp-english-channel): Eco English Channel Crossing (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity to revolutionize the transportation industry with eco-friendly alternatives. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)