# Kinetically Charged Smartwatches Sequent's Self-Charging Smartwatch Relies on Body Movements By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-charging-smartwatch References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/7/8/15934894/sequent-self-charging-smartwatch-kinetic-energy) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1608034664/sequent-the-worlds-first-kinetic-self-charging-sma) Sequent's self-charging smartwatch aims to put an end to the inconvenience of the blinking red battery bar. Like all technological-based amenities, smartwatches come with a catch -- their battery lives are short-lived and require [constant charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychain-apple-watch-charger) in order to carry out tasks. In attempt to fix this, Sequent modified the automatic movements of traditional watches with a modern technological twist to create a kinetic battery system. This system relies on natural bodily movements, and charges itself as the wearer moves around. A kinetic battery system would provide users with the comfort and convenience of going about their day without the need to stop and charge their wearables. The self-charging smartwatch could revolutionize the watch industry, resulting in ultra-convenience and modern luxury. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kinetic Battery Systems:** The development of kinetic battery systems for smartwatches offers a solution to the short battery life problem, providing convenience and longer usage. - **Self-charging Wearables:** The emergence of self-charging wearables opens up new possibilities for continuous usage without the need for frequent charging, improving user experience. - **Disruptive Smartwatch Technology:** The integration of kinetic charging technology in smartwatches has the potential to disrupt the traditional watch industry and redefine the concept of luxury functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry can benefit from the development and implementation of kinetic battery systems in a wide range of wearable devices. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new design possibilities and customer experiences with the introduction of self-charging smartwatches. - **Luxury:** The luxury goods industry can capitalize on the disruptive innovation of self-charging smartwatches, offering customers the combination of luxury and advanced functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Charging Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mother-bracelet.md) - [Kinetic Power Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-bracelet.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md) - [Charger-Equipped Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-charging-band.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-9.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Wearable Watch Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-power-bank.md) - [Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery.md)