Tiny Vibration-powered Generator Announced
By removing excess wires and batteries, these devices are now able to be placed in previously hard-to-reach places and can be fitted with larger sensors. Beyond the benefits to the pacemaker crowd, these devices could also be used to monitor structural conditions in roads and bridges.
Although in its current state this generator is only able to produce mere microwatts of electricity, one would think that eventually this technology could be used to power all sorts of low-energy devices like the keyfob that you use to unlock your car or maybe even your TV’s remote control.
Good vibes power tiny generator [BBC News]