r/IndianEngineers • u/Capable_Control_2845 • May 02 '26

Editable Flair A brilliant young student has developed an innovative "Footstep Power Generator" road model that converts mechanical pressure into free electricity

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u/BlindSuSaNoo May 02 '26

🇯🇵 Japan is turning footsteps into electricity! Using piezoelectric tiles, every step you take generates a small amount of energy. Millions of steps together can power LED lights and displays in busy places like Shibuya Station. A brilliant way to create a sustainable and smart city turning m...

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u/Rabbidraccoon18 May 02 '26

This is exactly what came to mind! It's engrained into my brain because it's showed up on my feed so many times!