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Viralhoodz on Instagram: "In Japan, researchers are developing *smart sidewalks* that transform everyday movement into clean energy. These walkways are embedded with special piezoelectric materials that capture kinetic energy from footsteps. As people walk, run, or jump, the surface slightly compresses, generating mechanical pressure — which the crystals then convert into electricity🔋. The harvested energy can power streetlights, public screens, and even pedestrian flow sensors. This innovation

Uncrustamemes on Instagram: "South Korea is using advanced piezoelectric tiles to convert the everyday footsteps of people into clean electricity. As millions move through busy places like Seoul Station, Hongdae, and Myeongdong, the pressure from each step bends the tiles slightly, creating mechanical stress that the piezoelectric material transforms into electrical energy. This power is then used to run LED lights, smart sensors, and digital displays across public spaces, helping reduce the cou