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Using Vibrations as a Power Source

Posted by michael on from the shake-up-the-system dept.

FnH writes "The Inquirer is reporting that Hitachi has developed a technology capable of generating electricity from natural vibrations. While the amount of electricity generated is small, it could be used in sensors to relay data wirelessly to a computer."

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  1. Let's bring on the obvious joke... by sl8r · · Score: 2, Funny

    Then again, let's not...

  2. Must post juvenile humor... Can't stop... Aaarrggh by dmayle · · Score: 3, Funny

    For all the ladies reading slashdot:

    In Soviet Russia, power source makes vibrations for YOU!

  3. Hitachi knows its vibrations by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    The Hitachi Magic Wand is, of course, "the cadillac of vibrators". Go Hitachi!

  4. Energy from your Purrrrrrse by poptones · · Score: 2, Funny

    Heeere, kitty, kitty...