The concept of Piezoelectric generators in shoes has been floating around for years, with no products yet available. I hope Dr. Ville Kaajakari has indeed solved the challenges, and products will be forthcoming, since after all, the vast majority of people do walk.
Gruph Norgle
Sometimes I wish I was 20 years younger so I\'d be able to see technologies like this develop...
Facebook User
Can this kind of kinetic generator be put in tyres of cars and therefor produce extra energy?
Antony Krokowski
@Facebook User, I don\'t think you should put it in tyres, as it would then create added resistance, which would increase fuel consumption (power required), and due to
Charles Cooper
You could absolutely put this in the shocks or the brakes of a vehicle.
Facebook User
if we use those generators in the stair cases or veranda or in roads instead of placing it in the shoes,will that generate more amount of power?......
Sneha Srinivas
How to store the electrical energy that is generated by applying pressure on a piezoelectric sheet for future use?
William H Lanteigne
This isn\'t \"free energy,\" and the device doesn\'t \"create energy.\" It actually makes the person wearing the shoe work just a little bit harder, and converts that extra kinetic energy to electricity. It probably doesn\'t add as much extra effort as wearing those 5 lb ankle weights, and does convert the energy created into a useful form, but let\'s not encourage the \"energy from nothing\" or \"perpetual motion\" nutjobs.
Facebook User
How about motor mounts for an automotive engine? Would it not absorb some of the stress as well from the mechanical vibrations normally given off by the engine that is not welcomed on a vehicle anyway? Smoother operation with more power output.
Jay Wilson
yeah, but do you really want a power cord going up your leg?