# Pedal-Powered Phone Chargers The K-TOR Power Box Keeps You and Your Gadget Alive By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-02-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-tor-power-box References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/k-tor-pedal-powered-generator/21294/pictures#4) & [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/02/k-tor-power-box-requires-you-to-pedal-to-charge-your-phone/) Hitting the gym can be a daunting task and sometimes requires a strong level of motivation, but the K-TOR Power Box can ensure one gets their daily workout for they’ll have to pedal this machine in order to [charge their mobile devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2). A little old-fashioned, this innovation is a surefire way to get the blood pumping and give one something to do while the phone is charging. The K-TOR Power Box takes a turn towards the past with its [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonblade). Not meant to be a flashy device, it just serves as a solid reminder that, yes, there are more ways than hitting the gym to keep the calories burning. Getting rid of [conventional chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-charger) and instating the K-TOR power box in the office might result in a few more heads turning while walking the hallways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pedal-powered Chargers:** Fitness and Tech Industries can collaborate for providing workout and gadget convenience. - **Minimalist Design:** Design-centric industries can adopt minimalist approach for innovation. - **Energy Efficiency:** Energy and Environment Industries can provide efficient solutions for energy crisis. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Industry:** Fitness Industry can collaborate with Tech Industry for providing workout and tech convenience. - **Design Industry:** Design-centric industries can innovate using minimalist concepts. - **Energy Industry:** Energy Industry can provide efficient solutions for energy crisis. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productivity-Supporting Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-ekinekt-bd-3.md) - [Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-resort-power-bank.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Retro Gaming Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-boy.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Haute Handle-Equipped Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oe1-powerbox.md) - [Nostalgic Cellular Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trozk-retrotalk.md) - [Pager-Inspired Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeper-power-bank.md)