Project Idea:
This project deals with piezoelectric material properties and using it as an energy harvesting source. Placing small piezoelectric elements as sensors on the sole and heel parts of a shoe-insole, can provide a voltage signal from the force distribution on the sole and the heel during the movement of a person. The piezoelectric devices will be connected in series and the voltage that produced will feed the electric circuit and charge up the super capacitor after the rectification process.
Goal:
To develop a prototype that could reliably harvest Energy.
Vision:
- Our vision is to evolve our prototype into a reliable product that can be sufficiently meet the power demands of small electronic gadgets.
- Our protype could be used in the field of medical to assist the doctors with a particular person movement data.
Student Participants:
- Hassan Almasari
- Mohsen Althalabi
- Hassan Alayafi
Supervisor:
- Dr. Ahmed Almusllam
Figure: The design of the shoe-insole with piezoelectric elements placed on it.