MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641075340 A) filed by Hindusthan Institute Of Technology on June 18, 2026, for Footstep Power Generation System Using Arduino.
Inventors include Dr. C. Natarajan; Dr. C. Kalamani; Dr. B. Paulchamy; Dr. Mahendrakan. K; Abinesh P; Karthikeyan K; and Madhavan M.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: Energy demand is continuously increasing due to rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and technological advancements. Conventional energy sources such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas are depleting rapidly and contribute significantly to environmental pollution. Therefore, the development of renewable and alternative energy sources has become essential. One such innovative approach is Footstep Power Generation, which converts mechanical energy produced by human footsteps into electrical energy using piezoelectric sensors. This project presents the design and implementation of a Footstep Power Generation System using Arduino. The system utilizes multiple piezoelectric sensors embedded beneath a platform. When a person walks over the platform, pressure is applied on the sensors, generating electrical signals. These signals are rectified, regulated, and stored in a rechargeable battery. An Arduino microcontroller monitors the voltage level and displays the generated energy on an LCD screen. The proposed system aims to harness unused human kinetic energy in crowded areas such as railway stations, shopping malls, bus stands, airports, and educational institutions. The energy generated can be used for low-power applications such as LED lighting, mobile charging, and sensor systems. This project demonstrates a sustainable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective solution for micro-scale power generation. The system integrates power electronics, energy storage units, voltage regulation circuits, and real-time monitoring through Arduino. The implementation proves that even small mechanical inputs from human movement can be converted into usable electrical energy efficiently.
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