Smart Shoe Electricity Generation via Piezo-electric Transducers

Abstract

Smart Shoe, also referred to as intelligent wearable footwear, has become increasingly popular. In recent times, the primary concern has been the challenges associated with generating electricity, largely stemming from the excessive use of existing resources. The need for power is growing more and more with each passing day. With the continuous advancements in technology and the utilization of sophisticated methods, wearable devices have been developed to generate electricity. Our research aims to produce renewable energy from the environment without any associated costs or negative impact on the environment. This objective can be accomplished through the utilization of Smart Shoes. The intelligent footwear has the capability to generate electricity, making it a highly effective solution. Our proposed system utilizes piezoelectric transducers to convert the mechanical foot pressure exerted by humans into electrical energy. This energy can then be harnessed to charge various devices that are commonly used in our daily commercial activities, such as smartphones. This type of technology is widely used for fall detections, posture monitoring, foot progression, angle monitoring, human activity recognition and these are all rely on the intellectual ability of shoe. Wearing a ‘Smart Shoe’ represents a minor advancement towards a more intelligent future.