Skoda, a Czech auto manufacturer, has developed a glass-like floor tile that uses human footsteps to produce energy. The tiles are capable of generating 6 to 8 watts of energy just from one person walking across them. The tiles stole all the attention at the 2010 Paris Motorshow where Skoda debuted them along with their electric car. Skoda installed a gauge that displayed the real-time wattage produced by visitors walking across the tiles for spectators to see. On a busy day like the motor show, the floor could generate 100 watts per hour. There’s no limit what these tiles could power, from your household kitchen to your entire office!
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