# Green Kids Gadgets Kinetic Energy Charging Fastronauts Are Powerd By Play By Holger Mohr | Published 2009-07-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-kids-gadgets-fastronauts References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/featured_items/greener_gadgets_top_50_highlight_fastronauts_powered_by_play_12543.asp) & [sara.paculdo](http://sara.paculdo.com/fastronaut8.html) Fastronauts are green kids gadgets powered by play. Fastronauts, created by Sara Paculdo, have [rechargeable batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-solutions) and dynamos. If kids [attach them to their bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet), roll, crank, spin, or perform any other type of movement, the batteries are recharged through the [kinetic energy conducted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive). Fastronauts have power indicators that can be pressed to make them talk, giving children instant feedback on the energy they created. Fastronauts are a great green kids gadget to teach about eco-friendly energy production in a playful way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Kids Gadgets:** Opportunity to create more gadgets that educate children and utilize renewable energy sources. - **Kinetic Energy Charging Devices:** The creation of more devices that use kinetic energy to charge batteries will be on the rise. - **Educational Playtime Devices:** Increased opportunities to produce toys and games that educate while children play. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** There is an opportunity for toy manufacturers to create more eco-friendly toys that can be used to teach children about renewable energy. - **Green Energy Industry:** The green energy industry can benefit from partnerships with toy manufacturers to create more kinetic energy charging devices that are engaging for children. - **Education Industry:** The Education industry can benefit from the creation and integration of educational playtime devices for young children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Powered Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightn-race.md) - [Rechargeable Child Rocket Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-geographic-power-rocket.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Solar-Powered Rover Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-rover-kit.md) - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md) - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-sand-project-planet.md) - [Sustainable EV Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.md) - [Kinetic Power Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-bracelet.md)