A new self-filling water bottle is taking water from the very air using the mechanics of condensation, according to CBS News.
The Fontus is a new solar-powered device that can take humidity from the air and condense it into drinkable water. The device can even be attached to a bike so that bikers can enjoy fresh water as they tread across terrain.
Kristof Retezár of Austria is the creator of the new invention.
"This is simply condensation of the humidity that is contained in the air," said Retezár. "You always have a certain percentage of humidity in the air, it doesn't matter where you are - even in the desert. That means you would always potentially be able to extract that humidity from the air."
In optimal conditions, the Fontus is able to create an estimated 0.5 liters of water within an hour, according to Yahoo! News.
Users in major cities might want to wait for an updated version, however, as the Fontus was made to be used in areas with less pollution, according to Live Science.
"The water you get is clean, unless the air is really contaminated," said Retezár. "We're thinking about making a bottle that also has a carbon filter, and this one would be for cities or areas where you might think the air is contaminated. But originally, this water bottle was thought to be used in nature, and places where you wouldn't have contaminated air."
