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@article{192885,
        author = {Kruthika.M and Maitri.K and Monika.V and Radhika and Kruthi Jayaram},
        title = {ENERGY HARVESTING THROUGH FOOTSTEPS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {2790-2795},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192885},
        abstract = {Human footsteps are a promising yet underutilized source of renewable energy in crowded urban areas. When people walk or run, they apply mechanical force to the ground, generating kinetic energy. This otherwise wasted energy can be converted into electricity using piezoelectric technology. Piezoelectric materials produce an electric charge when mechanical stress is applied to them. A piezoelectric floor tile embedded with multiple elements was designed and tested for this purpose. Each footstep generated approximately 0.25 watts of power, proving the concept’s feasibility. Although the output per step is small, large-scale installations can significantly increase energy generation. Such tiles can be placed in high-footfall locations like stations, malls, and sidewalks. When combined with batteries or supercapacitors, the energy can be stored efficiently. This stored power can operate LED streetlights and other low-power public infrastructure. With low maintenance and clean energy output, piezoelectric tiles support sustainable smart city development.},
        keywords = {Clean Energy, Human Footsteps, LED Street lights, Low maintenance, Piezoelectric Floor Tile, Renewable energy.},
        month = {February},
        }