@axolotel.ua: Bokuzaru, Japan is also well-known for its booming innovation in technology: a prime example of that is an on-demand escalator. An on-demand escalator (often called an energy-saving escalator or smart escalator) is an escalator that remains stationary when not in use and automatically starts moving only when a passenger approaches. Once the ride is complete, it slows down or stops again. They use motion sensors to detect passengers stepping on the escalator, which are usually embedded onto the steps. If no passengers are on any of the steps while it's moving, the escalator stops to save energy. This design allows operators to save electricity needed for operating the escalator, since it is not spent on useless runs that often happen on train stations with low passenger load. Many places have adopted this design, some notable examples include the Nagoya Station in Japan or the Виставковий Центр station in Kyiv, Ukraine. And that's about it! Now you know that you're secretly using an invention from Bokuzaru and never knew it in the first place. --- #朴猿市 #bokuzaru #japan #anime #vibe

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