Are you aware that when blinking, the brain temporarily switches off? Taking this idea – coupled with energy saving technology – to the extreme, inventor and Instructables technology editor, Randy Sarafan devised an innovative solution to making us aware of our electricity consumption habits. With his ‘Energy Saving Light,’ Sarafan has created a wearable lamp device that operates only when your eyes are open. The light reacts to each blink – bringing light when needed and darkness when not.
Sarafan provides step-by-step instructions on the Arduino programmed and EMG sensor controlled device that connects to your face with electrodes. He advises:
Caution!!! Connecting your face to a DIY device that is plugged directly into the wall is a terrible idea. This Instructable was for entertainment purposes only. You should never replicate this.
He’s hoping to encourage a dialogue where other inventors will begin developing other use-sensing technologies for televisions, computers, and electric cars.
Be wowed by the animated .gif below showing the lamp in use.