The Solar Dog prototype charger from Erik Schiegg is a solar panel attached to a dog sweater. I'm not sure how efficient it is, but I could see this being handy. [via recombu]
My Android phone is charged in no time... The dog feels good and I'm feeling good and planet mud is turned a little bit more into planet earth. But this idea would be interesting for farmers around the world, letting their animals collect electricity, too.
Posted by Adam Flaherty |
Jan 12, 2010 04:00 AM
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What happens when his dog jumps in the lake, or rolls in the mud? I really can't see how this could work. Nice idea, though.
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How is this better then a stationary solar cell left just outside your house? From what i know of dogs, a motion charger might be a little more efficient.
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Why would you put a dog sweater on your dog when the sun's out? Surely that's a bit cruel?
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I believe they're in Switzerland, which can get quite cold. Leave it to the Swiss to load a dog up... http://saintbernardbarrels.com/
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I had a long comment typed up, but realized I'm often too negative in my comments on this site. So my only comment is, please re-post in approx. 3 months.
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Nature has already provided the dog with a 24/7 sweater :P
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Why does the dog have to work for me (even it it is just by standing around)?
If this thing were to power a GPS tracker, so I could find my pooch even if he were to get lost, then I'd be all for it.
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