How to win a million bucks

[nemaroller]

"The entry that can demonstrate a wearable electric power system that can provide 96 hours of equipment operation at 8.8 pounds or less, will take first place and the $1 million. Systems coming in second and third place will receive $500,000 and $250,000."

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/07/16/w...ize/index.html

I propose implementing a distributed system consisting of one or supplemental bipedal devices of lesser rank.

[wossname]

And that's the key to winning the $1 million. The whole prototype must weigh 8.8 pounds (4 kilograms) or less and produce 20 watts average power for 4 days or 96 hours. It has to be wearable, like a vest, and will undergo rigorous testing.[/COLOR]

Well make up your mind, which is it??

[timeshifter]

94 hours, 119 minutes and 60 seconds.

[wossname]

Not including the time it takes to smack it on the side a few times when it won't work.

[Shaggy Hiker]

I can think of a gas powered generator right now.

[timeshifter]

But then they have to carry fuel for the generator...

[nemaroller]

I'm picturing a few Iraqi soldiers on a three-seat stationary bicycle attached to a generator.