# Wind Up Mice The Sustail Mouse Mixes Clockwork With Computing By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustail-mouse References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/sustail-clockwork-mouse-concept/13709/) Old tech is meeting new tech with the Sustail mouse. In the olden days of technology before fancy cordless phones and non coal-powered cars, wind up technology was a big deal. Clocks and watches had to be wound up as well as little toy cars. Fast forward to 2010 and you have a [wind up mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-miao-infinity-mouse). The Sustail mouse is a creative concept that requires you to wind up your mouse before you use it. The mouse would be connected to your computer via [Bluetooth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-nova) and would have to be periodically rewound to recharge it. Ideally the rewinding would serve as a cue to take a break from the computer and rest. The Sustail mouse is still a concept but who knows, maybe wind up technology is coming back into vogue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wind Up Technology:** Opportunity for developing and integrating wind up technology into various consumer electronics. - **Energy Harvesting:** Potential for utilizing energy harvesting techniques to power electronic devices. - **Tech-enabled Breaks:** Chance to create products or services that encourage users to take breaks from technology for health and well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating wind up technology in consumer electronics like smartphones or smartwatches. - **Renewable Energy:** Exploring energy harvesting solutions for renewable energy applications. - **Wellness Technology:** Developing tech-enabled solutions that promote mental and physical well-being through encouraging breaks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-mouse.md) - [Sushi-Inspired Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moushi-mouse.md) - [Malleable Stress Relief Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vent-wireless-mouse.md) - [Redesigned Mechanical Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gima-mouse.md) - [Pine Cone-Inspired Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treemouse.md) - [Strain-Reducing Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-mouse.md) - [Wind-Up Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windupz.md) - [Minimalist Shell-Like Mice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabio-verdelli-design-studio.md) - [Flatpack Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morph-wireless-mouse.md)