Team Name- BLACKAPS
Team Members- Arya Aurosish, Amarjeet Sahu, Dibyajyoti Swain, Anubhav Mohanty, Shibam Tihady
Project Name- Walkway

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION- There are many cities in the world where electricity is unavailable. We are trying to build a device which can solve this problem and help the needy ones and help to reduce pollution.

Research Findings-
What are important findings in the research?
We are trying to create a device using a method called Piezoelectricity where electricity is generated from pressure and latent heat, previously implemented by a British technology company Pavegen where they built square shaped tiles that generates kinetic power from footsteps. Pavegen’s tiles are electro magnetic. The top surface is made partly from recycled materials like rubber from old truck wheel. When the pedestrian steps on the top plate of the device, the plate will dip down slightly. 95% of the energy is stored in the battery while the other 5% powers the light on top.

Components required
Recycled materials like rubber and stainless steel. 
Multi filament wire. 
Electrode.
Permanent magnet.
Quartz crystals.
Metals.

Technical requirements
Materials used are recyclable so they are easily available.

Human factors requirements
Electrical energy is converted from kinetic energy generated from normal human activities like running, playing, walking, cycling etc.

Constraints
Rainy season, snowfall, high temperature, maintenance.
What directions do you explore, and which one do you finalize?
Power is generated when a footfall compresses the slab. The electricity generated can be stored in batteries or used directly to power lighting, advertisement displays and signage. The technology is particularly suited to the smart city environment, where wind and solar alternatives are costly and inefficient in comparison due to limited roof space and local weather conditions. We will generate piezoelectricity using materials that are easily accessible and it will be cost efficient so that rich and poor both can easily access it.

What directions do we explore, and which one do we finalize?

Power is generated when a footfall compresses the slab. The electricity generated can be stored in batteries or used directly to power lighting, advertisement displays and signage. The technology is particularly suited to the smart city environment, where wind and solar alternatives are costly and inefficient in comparison due to limited roof space and local weather conditions. We will generate piezoelectricity using materials that are easily accessible and it will be cost efficient so that rich and poor both can easily access it.

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