New technology developed by University of Wisconsin material engineers enables floors to generate electricity by doing what they do best — getting stepped on. Associate professor of material science ...

The idea of using human movement to generate electricity is something we've seen applied to many areas, including footwear, roads and, just this week, motion-powered mesh that heals injured tendons.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Imagine floors that could light your path during a power outage or alert you to an intruder - all powered by your footsteps. While this concept has appealed to architects and ...