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Japan is turning footsteps into electricity by using special floor tiles that contain piezoelectric materials. When people walk on these tiles, the pressure from their footsteps creates small amounts of electrical energy. This energy can be collected and used to power small devices such as lights, sensors, and displays. The technology is especially useful in crowded places like train stations, where millions of footsteps can generate a larger amount of electricity.