Soccket

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$75.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Uncharted 

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Deciwatt GravityLight.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Unknown

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Until 2016, users could obtain the product directly from the manufacturer.

Distributions to Date Status

The Soccket distribution exact number is unknown, however, according to PRI, Uncharted Play (company's previous name) planned in 2014 to begin distributing 50,000 products/year. One of their first distributions took place in Puebla, Mexico in March 2013. 150 products were distributed by Mexico's biggest TV network, Televisa. Distribution of the product stopped in 2016.Interview with representative

Design Specifications

The Soccket converts rotational energy into electrical energy. Design specifications include a custom MORE micro-generator, a pendulum, PCB and rechargeable lithium-ion battery, all engineered inside each ball. Kicking the Soccket moves the pendulum which in turn rotates the generator and then charges the battery. Product materials are rubber, recyclable plastic, lithium-ion battery, metal gears and motor. It weighs 0,45 kgs and its diameter is 23 cms.  

Product Schematics

Technical Support

No specific training need to use this product, however, for further support contact the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

The generator and PCB are available separately through the MORE technology website.

Lifecycle

Estimated lifecycle was from 3 to 15 years with a manufacturer-specified 1-year warranty. However, first versions of Soccket were reported to be broken within the first uses.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The company’s main target is is help power the rapidly developing smart communities worldwide by utilizing the untapped kinetic energy available in a clean and renewable way.

Vetted Performance Status

Socckets were reported to be dysfunctional after a couple of days or a month of use.

Safety

There are no potential hazards when using this product.

Complementary Technical Systems

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

None

Evaluation methods

Evaluation methods are unknown, however, Socckets were reported to be broken within the first uses.

Other Information

As of November 16, 2017, Uncharted Play changed the company's name to Uncharted Power. The company posted a letter apologizing for failing the Soccket campaign.