SMART ENERY HARVESTING SYSTEM USING FOOTSTEPS

The Smart Energy Harvesting System using Footsteps presents an innovative method for sustainable power generation by converting mechanical energy from human footsteps into electrical energy. This paper reviews various energy harvesting mechanisms, with a focus on piezoelectric based systems for capturing vibration energy. The proposed system integrates a piezoelectric sensor array, smart rectifier, and DC-DC boost converter for efficient energy conversion, along with a microcontroller based power management unit for storage and utilization. The harvested energy is stored in lithium ion batteries and supercapacitors, enabling applications such as low-power lighting and mobile charging. This review highlights advancements, design challenges, and optimization techniques in smart energy harvesting technologies, emphasizing their potential in developing self-powered infrastructures for smart cities and public spaces.