GLOBAL INNOVATIONS

The brainchild of Japanese designer Satoshi Yanagisawa , this spring-driven gadget known as “ Cyclus ” allows users to charge their portable electronics without leaving behind a carbon footprint . The device ’ s DC motor generates up to 30 minutes of light energy from a single twist of the bottom spring . The energy source is purely mechanical , derived from gear rotation . Yanagisawa states that the energy produced is equivalent to roughly 6.6 volts or 3 watts .

The team behind Cyclus envisions their device will have a significant impact particularly on third world communities , many of which lack a sophisticated and reliable energy structure . Rather than have these countries spend resources to expand the infrastructure to reach these undeveloped areas , the Cyclus allows for quick , affordable adoption without carbon emissions . Since the Cyclus works as both a durable lighting source and a charging station , it may grow to become a vital tool in equal opportunity education for kids in low-income areas .

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