# Fidget-Powered Smartphones The Rotel Mechanical Mobile Charges with a Flick of Your Finger By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotel-mechanical-mobile References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/top-10-powered-concept-cellphones/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/12/01/fully-analog-cellphone-charging/) Wouldn't it be fantastic if the silly and pointless activities you undertake during the day could be put to use? The Rotel Mechanical Mobile takes the simple act of [fidgeting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-mechanical-ring) and uses it to juice up your handset. It's perfect really, since upon discovering that your [smartphone is out of battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmx-solidsafe-5k), you may often find your idle hands to be left agitated anyway. With no need to seek out a plug-in power source, this Mikhail Stawsky invention presents two methods by which you can bring life back into your device. One model has a hole at one end, ideal for inserting your finger so you can swing the gadget around. The second has a twistable bottom which you can rotate. Both versions of the Rotel Mechanical Mobile use kinetic energy to create cellphones that are both fun and [eco-friendly electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-concept). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fidget-powered Devices:** Innovative designs that utilize the energy produced by fidgeting for charging devices - **Kinetic Charging:** Using movement to generate electricity and power devices while on-the-go - **Eco-friendly Electronics:** A shift towards devices that reduce environmental impact through renewable sources of energy ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Technology:** Mobile phone manufacturers who incorporate kinetic charging technology in their devices can offer an eco-friendly and unique experience for users - **Wearable Technology:** Companies that develop smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearables can explore the use of kinetic energy for charging and enhancing the user experience - **Renewable Energy:** Producers of renewable energy sources such as solar power and kinetic energy could use this trend as an opportunity to expand into the consumer electronics market ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crank-Powered Wireless Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-energy-harvesting-combo.md) - [Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-stand-charger.md) - [Power-Providing Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solove-power-bank.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Patch-Style Smartphone Power Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pods.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Toaster-Like Battery Swappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swippitt.md) - [Grip-Enhancing Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-popgrip-jumpstart-lightning.md)