WiTricity - Charging your wireless device wirelessly from MIT
Imagine being able to charge your laptop, cell phone and household robots wirelessly! The new concept is called “WiTricity” and it can essentially transfer electricity through the air.
Researchers at MIT have figured out how to transfer power wirelessly, a technology they’ve dubbed “WiTricity.” Potential applications for WiTricity include powering cell phones, laptops, household robots and other battery-run devices. However, before WiTricity enters the mainstream, there is still work to be done, as the group’s tested device operated at only 40 percent efficiency.
You can find the full story here:
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/57757.html
I wonder how well this would work on a hybrid or electric car. Can you imagine pulling in to your garage and your car would be charged in the morning in time for work with no power plugs to worry about?
I always wondered when I was a kid if this would ever work someday - all I have to say is WOW - I want it!
June 8th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
this should be called wiiTricity (with 2 i’s, not one).
they totally copied nintendo’s idea w/the wii remotes.
=} heeh!
but seriously…
this is pretty sweet.
June 8th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
Wireless power - that’s got to be the ultimate. As I note this, my PowerBook is chained to the Power strip for charging, has two USB devices and one FireWire device.
I’ve been begging for a wireless solution for power for sometime.
Here are some of my earlier rants:
Feb. 2007: It’s Time to Make Power Wireless and Battery-Free
Mar. 2007: The Power to Set You Free (of Power Cords)
June 9th, 2007 at 2:04 am
Kyle! What’s up?
-Ben Storkamp