# Inspiring Electricity Toys QMod Energy Challenges Children to Learn Hands-On Science By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qmod-energy References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qmod/qmod-energy-toys-for-future-innovators) QMod Energy is creating tools for the next generation of innovators by [teaching children about energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handson-learning-solution) in fun and engaging ways. The QMod Energy Block allows kids to use a variety of [fun and creative power sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits), like fruits, to power electric components. The Energy Block runs at a safe 5V and can be used to light up buzzers, LEDs, paper cards and more. Combining technology with everyday objects helps kids "experience the science of energy through [hands-on explorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system)." The QMod energy lets users harness the energy of anything from plastic toys to organic plants. The goal of QMod Energy is to get children excited about electricity, curious about energ, and interested in future carers in the field, hopefully inspiring a generation of innovators who can develop better energy solutions for the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hands-on Science Education:** QMod Energy is tapping into the trend of hands-on science education by creating tools that teach children about energy in an engaging and interactive way. - **Creative Power Sources:** QMod Energy is driving the trend of using creative power sources, such as fruits and organic plants, to power electric components in their Energy Block. - **Combining Technology with Everyday Objects:** QMod Energy is capitalizing on the trend of integrating technology with everyday objects to provide children with a tangible and relatable experience of the science of energy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education Technology:** QMod Energy's hands-on science tools have disruptive innovation opportunities in the education technology industry. - **Renewable Energy:** QMod Energy's utilization of creative power sources has disruptive innovation opportunities in the renewable energy industry. - **Toy Manufacturing:** QMod Energy's approach of combining technology with everyday objects presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the toy manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Light-Powered Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightn-race.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Solar-Powered Rover Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-rover-kit.md) - [Modular Robotics Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-electric-skateboard.md)