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How the MOVA Globe Works
Revolutionary, inside and out
MOVA globes rotate without batteries thanks to a unique technology. Each globe is a solid sphere that contains a movable inner globe. The inner globe has a precise mechanism made of solar cells and magnets. The solar cells provide energy when light passes through them, while the magnet responds to the Earth’s magnetic field.
The Only Globe with This Technology
Rotates thanks to ambient light
Rotates independently of its base
No batteries or chargers required
Innovation in Every Component
To rotate smoothly, the MOVA globe integrates precise scientific technology.
Solar Cell Technology in Low Light
The solar cells are placed directly behind the globe’s graphics, hidden from view. Since most ambient light is blocked by the elements, the solar cells are carefully designed to generate an efficient amount of energy even in compromised light sources.
Counter-Torque
The motion mechanism requires a source of counter-torque to support continuous rotation. Similar to how a compass needle points to magnetic north and stays in place when you turn the compass, the MOVA globe’s magnet responds to the Earth’s magnetic field. This interaction causes the magnet to remain still while the motion mechanism rotates, allowing the entire inner globe to spin.
Ultra-Low Friction Motor Design
The design of the motion mechanism has friction that is at least one order of magnitude lower than that of current motors in consumer devices. This allows the mechanism to rotate completely silently with extremely low power in the range of microwatts (one microwatt is one millionth of a watt).
Micro-Volume Liquid Levitation Technology
A thin, nearly imperceptible layer of liquid is key to the inner globe’s ability to awaken in light, float freely, and continuously rotate without ever touching the outer shell.
Liquid-Supported Optical Projection Technology
The optical parameters of the micro-volume liquid and the distance between the two spheres are precisely constructed to project the rotating graphic of the inner globe onto the outer shell. This creates the illusion of a single globe rotating on its base, defying the laws of physics. This also allows the MOVA globe to rotate on any surface (except for magnetizable metal surfaces like iron).
