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I clicked on a random one. My fellow taxpayers spent $825,000 for this shit. "The human body is a near perfect energy generator. Demand for energy harvesting
by bananamogul 7mo ago
I clicked on a random one. My fellow taxpayers spent $825,000 for this shit.
"The human body is a near perfect energy generator. Demand for energy harvesting innovation, along with technology advances in thin film thermoelectric generators and highly efficient DC/DC boost circuitry now place wearable thermoelectric power harvesting within reach. The objective of Perpetua`s Phase II proposal is to deliver an energy harvesting system for first responder applications powered by the human body. Building on Perpetua`s successful demonstration of wearable thermoelectric generators in Phase I, this proposal combines advances in wearable thermoelectric generators, power electronics, ultra low power transceivers, and physiological sensors integrated into a first responder jacket. In collaboration with emergency response personnel, Perpetua will field test the developed jackets. Building on several decades of experience with thermoelectric generators, system design and product integration, Perpetua will architect modular systems for wearable body energy harvesting. Perpetua`s creative approach with best-in-class technology overcomes the traditional obstacles that have prevented energy harvesting from the human body to produce adequate voltage and usable power. Wearable human body thermoelectric generators promise power solutions for autonomous self-powered sensors reducing the weight, size, and limited life of primary battery power. Long life and small dimensions are particularly important and advantageous for sensor systems for the first responder."
- vlovich123 7mo agoWhy is it shit? Sounds like having your body power the electronics of your gear which isn’t insane. It’s technically difficult to get a lot of energy out but out of hand it’s not crazy. And phase ii sounds like they’ve met the previous milestone and are proposing the next iteration.
- korhojoa 7mo agoI'm curious about the usability of the clothing. Who wants to wear clothes that actively cool you when you're in a cold environment, or heat you when you're in a hot environment?
- vlovich123 7mo agoMe too, but pretending like you could get that from a phase ii proposal is premature and the wrong venue to draw such a conclusion. It’s like the conservatives claiming $3M was spent on a shrimp treadmill to see how fast they run and is a sign of waste when the actual details were 1.5M of which only $15k was used for the treadmill to study things like the impact on shrimp of disease and changes in water quality. Low information people think they get an accurate summary of the reality.
- tdeck 7mo agoCritical support to the folks bilking ICE with absurd R&D investments. Maybe CBP can install solar freakin' roadways at their roadside checkpoints too.
- zoklet-enjoyer 7mo agoReminds me of when I tried charging a phone with piezos in my insoles like 15 years ago. Should have applied for a grant
- sokka_h2otribe 7mo agoYou too were inspired by the children's light up shoes? I know I was
- zoklet-enjoyer 7mo agoYep! Those were the coolest!