<ul><li>Dr. Jeeeun Kim from Texas A&M University is leading a project to turn passive interfaces like doorknobs and light switches into adaptive tools that can capture and repurpose energy.</li><li>By adding sensing and energy-harvesting technologies, everyday actions such as sliding a window or opening a fridge door could generate energy to power devices like alarm systems or digital displays.</li><li>The project utilizes 3D-printed add-ons to retrofit common objects like fridge doors and doorknobs, converting the energy generated from these actions into usable power.</li><li>Dr. Kim's research aims to make homes smarter, more energy-efficient, and user-friendly by increasing awareness of energy usage and accessibility challenges through a smartphone scanning software system.</li></ul>

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