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Electricity Generation Using Footsteps

This project presents a wearable energy harvesting system that generates electricity from footsteps using a piezoelectric disc integrated into a shoe. The system converts mechanical pressure from walking into electrical energy, suitable for low-power applications like charging devices. It demonstrates a sustainable approach to energy generation, with potential applications in smart wearables and IoT devices.

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Electricity Generation Using Footsteps

This project presents a wearable energy harvesting system that generates electricity from footsteps using a piezoelectric disc integrated into a shoe. The system converts mechanical pressure from walking into electrical energy, suitable for low-power applications like charging devices. It demonstrates a sustainable approach to energy generation, with potential applications in smart wearables and IoT devices.

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ELECTRICITY

GENERATION USING
FOOTSTEPS
Roll. No. Name University No.

24 Muhammed Rabeeh TLY22EE024

30 Shifra Rephaque TLY22EE030

34 Sreenath K TLY22EE034

64 Navaneeth MS PRP22EE012
INTRODUCTION
In an era where sustainable energy solutions are
increasingly important, harvesting ambient energy
from daily human activity offers a promising path
forward. This project presents a wearable energy
harvesting system that generates electricity from
footsteps using a piezoelectric disc. By
integrating this system into a shoe, mechanical
pressure from walking is converted into electrical
energy, which can then be used for low-power
applications like charging a mobile phone or
powering small electronic devices.
WORKING
The core principle of this project is the
piezoelectric effect—the ability of certain
materials to generate an electric charge in response
to mechanical stress. When the user walks, the
piezoelectric disc embedded in the shoe experiences
deformation due to pressure from the footstep. This
deformation generates an alternating current (AC)
voltage.
The AC voltage is then passed through a diode
(IN4007), which acts as a rectifier, converting it
into direct current (DC). A capacitor (2.2µF) is
connected after the diode to smooth out the DC
signal and reduce voltage fluctuations. The
resulting electrical energy is temporarily stored in
a rechargeable battery. A boost converter (2V–5V DC)
is connected to the battery to step up the voltage
to a stable 5V output, making it suitable for
COMPONENTS
NAME OF COMPONENT SPECIFICATION QUANTITY

Piezoelectric Disc 8

Diode IN4007 4

Capacitor 2.2 µF 1

Rechargable Battery Li-Ion-3.3V 1

Boost Converter (2V-5V) DC 1


CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
HARDWARE
CONCLUSION
This project demonstrates a simple yet
innovative way to harness renewable energy from
human movement. The shoe-mounted energy
harvesting system is a step toward self-powered
wearables and sustainable technology solutions.
While the energy output is modest, it is
sufficient for low-power applications and can be
scaled or optimized for better efficiency. This
concept can contribute to greener energy
alternatives and has potential in fields such as
smart wearables, IoT devices, and emergency
backup systems.

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