Floor tiles that store energy

[sylvie]

Wasn't sure where to post this but it sounds exciting as a possibility for harnessing energy. The Japanese have installed tiles made of rubber/ceramic that make a vibration each time someone steps on the tile. Enough is generated in a day to light up a sign.
I'm sure many of us have a fair amount of foot traffic in our homes with kids and pets. I'd love to see an application for the individual home owner soon.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/3721841/Japan-harnesses-energy-from-footsteps.html

 

[PamsPride]

I get enough foot traffic just through my dining room that I could light up my whole house I bet!!

 

[sylvie]

I don't know how weight sensitive they will be but if my chicken's run had these they could not only light up their coop but maybe the waterer's heater, too.

 

[FarmerChick]

I can run my 20 cattle over it...might generate some power.

Hmm...great innovation. I wonder what the downsides are to this technology.....if any. Cause it seems mighty smart to me!

more power to the genius people who invent this stuff!

 

[MorelCabin]

and this thread is generating an ad for floor tiles...okay this is getting scary...I am REALLY going to start watching what I say online from now on

 

[FarmerChick]

hmm..I have a truck ad
F-150