A lot like my last post, a whole new idea of making sure kids get exercise. A soccer ball that can charge your cell phone in just 30 minutes allows kids to still enjoy fun and games outside, yet still be able to use their phone at full battery. What a great idea! Kick a soccer ball around for 30 minutes, and you’ve got three hours’ worth of electricity that can charge a cell phone and small appliances.
The Soccket Energy Ball, which comes with an LED lamp, was designed by Harvard students Jessica O. Matthews and Julia Silverman with countries that rely on toxic kerosene lamps in mind. Each ball can be preordered for $99 as well. Jessica Matthews and Julia Silvermann got their idea while at Harvard. They decided that they wanted to pick something that could benefit kids by improving health; however they understand the increase in technology use. They did the best thing and combined the two things to create this ball. They took advantage of the liquid network!
To watch a video on this product, click on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeb2fyHKirQ
My mom was always worried that my phone would die when I was little and out playing with friends. I’m sure she would’ve bought me this ball for christmas, and it’s a cool idea. It’s amazing that someone thought of this idea, because I would’ve never thought a soccer ball could be marketed as an electricity-generating tool.
I love this! I wonder if they will try to adapt it to other sports and activities? Like a frisbee?
This is such an amazing idea! I think there could be all kinds of ways to incorporate this type of technology into different products. It could be especially beneficial to people in third world countries where they often don’t have access to electricity.