We have already seen some energy-generating furniture units, including theOtarkyrocking chair andUnpluggedworkstation, and the latest with us is theiRock, a power generating iPad rocking chair.Developed by Zürich based Micasa Lab, the iRock offers a new twist on the traditional rocking chair.The rocking chair features a generator that converts the rocking movement into energy.The iRock energy-generating chair comes with an integrated iPad stand and a set of speakers in its backrest, and is compatible with all the Apple devices.
Using iRock chair for 60 minutes can recharge an iPad 3 to 35 percent.The generated power can be stored in stored in an integrated battery.The iRock rocking chair is handcrafted with Swedish and is available in five different colors.While the price tag reads $1,300 on the homepage of iRock chair, it says €1300 at the About Us page.Anyway, the iRock is all about making good use of energy that's lost otherwise and putting it to real use.
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