This document outlines the design and operation of an Arduino-based system that converts human footsteps into electrical energy using piezoelectric sensors. It details the components involved, including hardware, software, and the working principle, while also discussing applications in public areas and fitness centers. The document addresses challenges faced and outlines future opportunities for integrating the technology into urban infrastructure.

1. Arduino-Based Footstep Power
Generation Using Piezoelectric
Sensors
Harnessing Human Motion for
Renewable Energy

2. Introduction
• Problem Statement: Rising energy demands
and the need for alternative energy sources.
• Objective: To design a system that converts
human footsteps into electrical energy.
• Key Technology: Piezoelectric sensors and
Arduino microcontroller.

3. How It Works
• Piezoelectric Effect: Converts mechanical
stress (footsteps) into electrical energy.
• Role of Arduino: Processes the sensor's output
and manages energy collection and storage.
• System Components: Sensors, Arduino board,
energy storage module, and display unit.

4. Components Used
• Hardware:
• - Piezoelectric Sensors
• - Arduino (Uno/Nano)
• - Bridge Rectifier
• - Capacitors/Batteries (for energy storage)
• - Voltage Regulator
• - LEDs (to indicate power generation)
• Software: Arduino IDE for coding and
monitoring.

5. Circuit Diagram
• Include a clear, labeled diagram showing:
• - Placement of piezoelectric sensors.
• - Connections to Arduino.
• - Energy storage and output unit.

6. Working Principle
• 1. Step 1: Footsteps apply pressure on
piezoelectric sensors.
• 2. Step 2: Mechanical stress generates a small
voltage.
• 3. Step 3: Rectifier and capacitors smooth the
output.
• 4. Step 4: Arduino measures the energy
produced and displays it.

7. Prototype Design
• Show images or videos of the prototype.
• Include details about sensor placement (e.g.,
on a floor mat or shoe insole).

8. Applications
• - Public areas like train stations, malls, and
airports.
• - Fitness centers (harvesting energy from
treadmills).
• - Smart shoes for charging small devices.

9. Challenges
• - Low power output from individual sensors.
• - Efficiency in energy storage.
• - Cost and durability of piezoelectric materials.

10. Future Scope
• - Integrating with IoT for real-time monitoring.
• - Using more efficient piezoelectric materials.
• - Large-scale implementation in urban
infrastructure.

11. Conclusion
• Recap the benefits of renewable energy
solutions.
• Highlight the project's contribution to
sustainability.

12. Q&A
• Invite questions and feedback from the
audience.