3M Unveils World’s First Self-Charging Protective Communications Headset

At CES 2024, 3M debuted the world’s first self-charging protective communications headset that converts outdoor and indoor light into clean electrical energy. The headset uses a patented solar cell technology called Powerfoyle that recharges a built-in lithium-ion battery and eliminates the need for single-use batteries. So, whether you’re working outdoors in the sun or inside with artificial light, your headset will continuously charge. 3M partnered closely with Swedish tech company Exeger to optimize the Powerfoyle solar cells by using 3M’s film technology.

In addition to light-harvesting capabilities, the 3M PELTOR WS ALERT XPV Headset includes many advanced features that allows workers to stay safe, connected and productive. The headset can connect with Bluetooth technology-enabled devices and offers a noise-cancelling microphone to enable easier and clearer conversations. The push-to-listen feature allows you to hear your surroundings without removing your headset by pausing Bluetooth streaming and activating the ambient/environment microphones to listen to nearby colleagues and sounds. Settings can be quickly adjusted by using the headset’s glove-friendly push buttons without having to remove the hearing protection.