Friday, August 26, 2011

Nanopower Shoes Use Liquid Metal To Generate Power From Walking

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Harvesting free energy as you walk, sounds like something from a science fiction movie, but now its edging closer to reality. Thanks to the researchers at UW-Madison who have been working on an energy harvester shoe.

A new power generating shoe concept has been created  which collects the mechanical energy produced by humans during walking, storing it ready to then power your mobile devices. The energy which is normally lost through heat is captured and then converted into electrical power that can then be used by wireless charged devices.

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Original Story Nanopower Shoes Use Liquid Metal To Generate Power From Walking


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