The concept vehicle in the animation is a human-electric hybrid. You power the generator and the electric motor drives the vehicle. You can also drive it as an electric vehicle if you don’t want to or are unable to pedal your self. The vehicle can turn 360 degrees maintaining stability all the time.
A version of spring-loaded stilts, Powerisers are part walking, jumping, or running, combined with a superhero-like ability to leap (small to medium-sized) objects in a single bound — see them in action in this Powerisers video from their appearance on Planet Green’s G Word. The amped-up leg extensions make mobility faster, bouncier, and more fun and/or more dangerous — helmets and pads definitely recommend. They’re hot enough to have their own entry in Wikipedia, where you can learn more about them, including where you can procure a pair, if you dare. Learn more at Powerisers Deutschland.
Contemplating the simplicity of antique drills and hand-cranked turntables, we can gain inspiration for powering our everyday lives from old-world inventions spurred by the desire for efficiency. Today, many companies are exploring human-powered options for common devices. And while people-powered home heating and cooling is likely a long way off, many other simple daily tasks can be energized with a little human exertion.
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