JR East begins testing device to generate power using footsteps

JR East begins testing device to generate power using footsteps

TOKYO, Japan - A panel placed at JR Tokyo station displays the volume of electricity generated with the vibrations from people stepping on a device to pass through ticket barriers on Oct. 16. East Japan Railway Co. began testing the device embedded in a floor. Using the ''energy of rush hour,'' JR East plans to supply electricity to operate automatic ticket gates or information displays in the future. (Kyodo)

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