cute cat on Instagram: "In Japan, researchers are using smart walkways to turn everyday activities into clean energy 4. These roads are embedded with special piezoelectric material that can collect kinetic energy from pedestrians' footsteps. When people walk, run or jump, the road surface is slightly deformed, creating mechanical pressure. Piezoelectric crystals convert this pressure into electrical energy. This energy can be used to illuminate street lights, power public displays, and even moni

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@a7hexsd on Instagram: "The way they were looking 😭✨ The following is a natural Japanese translation of Chinese text in the image: ⸻ In Japan, researchers are making progress in efforts to convert everyday movements into clean energy ⚡ using smart pavements. These sidewalks are embedded with special piezoelectric materials, allowing passersby to gather kinetic energy by walking. When people walk, run, or jump, the surface of the road is slightly deformed and mechanical pressure is generated. Pi