Many of us have experienced the frustration of running out of battery power on a mobile phone or tablet when on-the-go. What if you could transfer battery power between your mobile devices simply by bringing them together? What if you could give your battery power to a friend in need? Or ask a stranger for some power? And all this without a cable or charger in sight.

In this week's lunchtime talk, Diego, Jarrod and Paul from Bristol Interaction Group at Bristol University will present PowerStream; a system which allows users to quickly share power between mobile devices, using inductive power transfer. We are interested in engaging in an open discussion around the design and social implications of ‘power-interactions,’ assisted by mock ups and practical explorations. Diego, Jarrod and Paul have been researching mobile power as a sharable commodity. The talk will be a fun and interactive examination of mobile power and our relationship with power.

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week. 

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday. Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates.

They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do. After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around just before the talk. Send an email to admin@pmstudio.co.uk to book your place on a tour.