Have you ever thought about the potential of kinetic energy?  Any corner on a busy street could have 50,000 steps a day, imagine if you could use that foot traffic for energy!  One such company has taken advantage of our foot traffic, Pavegen Systems Ltd.  They install “slabs” on the sidewalk that absorb the kinetic energy created by every footstep and five “slabs” on a busy sidewalk can generate enough energy to illuminate a bus stop throughout the night.

But there are so many other applications for kinetic energy!  There are dual purpose bikes that can be used for transportation and energy production, rocking chairs that harness energy, even gyms that are powered by exercise equipment, and countless other products that are on the market or soon to be.  Here is a sampling of cool products we’ve found that use kinetic energy:

Corky Mouse Generates Kinetic Energy With Every Click

Power Your Music Player With Your Running Pants

Energy Generating Soccer Ball Brings Clean Power to Off-Grid Areas

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