December 20, 2006

ModeLabs Reveals 3 Eco-Friendly Cellphone Concepts

ModeLabs_YoYo.jpg ModeLabs_U-Turn.jpg ModeLabs_Runaway.jpg ModeLabs, a French design team, claims that they have developed three truly energy- and environment-friendly cellphone concepts. [Slash/Gear via Uberphones]

"All three designs focus on using the natural movements of the user to automatically recharge the phones:

-- The YoYo (right) - is meant to be worn around the neck. It draws energy from the bounces and swings created by the user and can also draw additional power from the built-in solar cell

-- The U-Turn (middle) is a business phone that draws energy from the opening and closing of the keyboard.

-- The Runaway (left) is a sports phone that draws energy from movements during exercise."