# "Real" Perpetual Motion Machine Perepiteia By Ben Preiss | Published 2008-02-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-man-invents-real-perpetual-motion-machine References: [thestar](http://www.thestar.com/sciencetech/Technology/article/300042) & [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/07/perpetual-motion-machine-stumps-mit-professor/) Thane Heins is careful never not to claim that his **[Perepiteia](http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/07/perpetual-motion-machine-stumps-mit-professor)**is a perpetual motion machine, yet it accelerates from exposure to a permanent magnet, and that's not supposed to happen. Scientists from top universities ([University of Virginia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-hot-rock), Michigan State University, the [University of Toronto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-tubes) and [Queens University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfront-installation) and MIT) are at a loss to explain it. This humble Canadian man's academic background does little to impress scientists as he dropped out of his college electronics program and has a chef's diploma. His wife left him, took their daughters with her, he has no real job or money and has spent the last 20 years building the Perepiteia. Now he is fighting the uphill battle to prove that he is not loony, his machine is not a hoax and that it can drastically improve electrical motors the world over. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Perpetual Motion Machines:** The development of new, potentially breakthrough innovations within the realm of perpetual motion machines with the potential for significant impact on various industries. - **Alternative Energy Solutions:** The development of alternative energy technologies (such as perpetual motion machines) that could potentially revolutionize the way energy is generated and consumed. - **Disruptive Energy Technologies:** The emergence of new, disruptive energy technologies driven by innovation, creativity, and a vision for a more sustainable future. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Advancements in perpetual motion machines and other alternative energy sources could have a significant impact on the renewable energy industry. - **Motor Manufacturing:** The development of alternative energy technologies, such as perpetual motion machines, could potentially revolutionize the manufacturing of electrical motors. - **Aerospace and Defense:** The exploration of perpetual motion machines and other alternative energy sources could have significant implications for the aerospace and defense industries, potentially enhancing the performance of aircraft and spacecraft. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmoglobe.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md) - [Dynamic Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-electric-motorbikes.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Suspended Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen.md)