Only in Japan

[Bill, KD0HG]

Remember the earth-shaking power supposedly generated by a billion Chinese citizens jumping up and down in sync?
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TOKYO, Oct. 26, 2006 —

The East Japan Railway Company, or JR East, is trying out a way to convert the stomps of Tokyo train passengers into electricity. JR East has laid out six black rubber mats at the ticket gates of its main station. As people step on the mats, the special elements embedded beneath them use the pressure and vibration to generate electricity.

"About 760,000 people go through Tokyo Station on any given day," JR East spokesman Takahiro Kikuchi said. "We wanted to find ways to utilize the power of those people to create more environmentally friendly stations."

Although hopes are high for this latest technology to become an alternative source of energy, half a dozen mats at a single exit generate only enough electricity to light a 100-watt bulb for little more than a minute.

"We know we are so far from formally introducing this system at every JR station, but the technology is worth trying out if we can do something to power part of our operations," said Kikuchi. Even if mats are placed at every exit at Tokyo Station, the 760,000 daily commuters could only light a bulb for approximately 10 minutes.

"I think more electricity can be generated if they place them at a concert hall," said Rumi Sakano, a Tokyo officer worker. "Rock fans jump up and down for a few hours nonstop. That must be some energy."

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[K1JJ]

 

Funny stuff.

A portable methane collector for each traveler and "downloaded" at the end of the trip might be a better bet.

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[Rob K2CU]

Not only Japan. Check out:

http://www.cycclone.com/

[W1UJR]

Here is an even better and possibly more useful product from our friends to the East.

Well worth the watch, vrrry lifelike, with curves in the right places.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0syLsft0aco

[kc2ifr]

Ya know Rob........I bet that magnetic motor might just work. I heard on the news that they are working on a 300hp version for automotive use. I wonder how long it will take the oil companys to figure out how to "kill" the whole project. This idea deserves watching.

[W1ATR]

Here is an even better and possibly more useful product from our friends to the East.

Well worth the watch, vrrry lifelike, with curves in the right places.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0syLsft0aco

Just don't forget electronic gear and fluids don't go together well.

I wonder if she's got any bionic parts built in...oops

[Carl WA1KPD]

Geeez Bruce
How lonely do those winters in costal Maine get? 

[n3lrx]

Just don't forget electronic gear and fluids don't go together well.

I wonder if she's got any bionic parts built in...oops

And let's not forget that even low voltages and currents when exposed to certain parts of the anatomy would be VERY painful!!

Kinda reminds me of that movie 'Cherry 2000' anyone remember that?

[Rob K2CU]

Nice gams!

[W8KHZ]

Yep, a darn good looking robo-chick there Bruce..... just gotta be careful not to get "Mr. Winkie" caught in her gears!!

[k4kyv]

Why is it those You Tube clips usually have the audio out of sync with the video?

[Bill, KD0HG]

Don, don't you remember those cheesy '50s Japanese sci-fi movies?
A guy's mouth would be moving for ten seconds, then you'd hear a deep voice saying in English, "OK, Yes.."