Footstep Power Generation
Mr. Dhiraj P. Powar , Mr. Jay M. Aswale ,
Mr. Sahid I. Shaikh,
Mr. Mohammadsami F. Sarjekhan.
Electrical Engineering Department, Sanjay Ghodawat Institute, Atigre, India
Abstract:
rise in call for sustainable and opportunity power assets has pushed improvements associated with opportunity sources of energy harvest. This paper investigates the concern of energy being generated by means of the use of footsteps, tapping mechanical power to be had from human gait into power thru piezoelectric sensors or mechanical units incorporated into pedestrian surfaces. The number one undertaking is to seize the kinetic strength generated even as humans stroll and remodel it into beneficial electric powered power, which can be applied for low-strength purposes like streetlights, display systems, and charging points in densely populated public areas like railway stations, purchasing shops, and footpaths. The gadget Is in particular made from mechanical elements like springs and gears or piezoelectric transducers, which produce strength while subjected to strain or motion. The power is saved in batteries or super capacitors and may be utilized on every occasion vital. The research entails significant layout, theoretical modeling, and actual-world application of the machine, with emphasis on efficiency, durability, and affordability. The project not best showcases the capacity of footsteps as a sustainable source of inexperienced energy however also responds to environmental troubles by using lessening reliance on fossil fuels. With developing urbanization and populace, such structures can play a main position in sustainable power solutions. This generation shows a promising course in the direction of electricity conservation and smart infrastructure development. The consequences of this research invite further investigation into scalable designs and integration into smart metropolis planning.
Keywords: Footstep strength era, Piezoelectric Sensor, Kinetic strength Harvesting, Renewable electricity, Arduino Uno, Clever cities