Sony, a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation has developed a new kind of air conditioner (AC), named as Reon Pocket. It is the world’s smallest and wearable AC. Yes! You heard it right, a wearable AC. You can wear this portable AC with your clothes.
The Reon Pocket is smaller and lighter than a mobile phone and releases a cool air through a small rear panel. The AC functions with the help of a battery the temperature can be adjusted by smartphone via Bluetooth connection. The battery requires 2 hours for full charging and can last for 90 minutes. The Reon Pocket is a crowdfunded project by Sony. As far now, the project has received 28, 236,670 yen and the target amount is 66,000,000.
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The total cost of the potable AC including the undershirt is Rs 8,992.61. the undershirt is available in three different size options- small, medium and large. There is a pocket inside the neck of the undershirt in which the device is inserted. The device is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The wearable AC is not waterproof but any dirt, sweat, water droplets can be wiped off with a hygroscopic soft cloth. Currently, the product is available only in Japan and costs about Rs 9,000.
