Title :
Power From the People
Author :
Paulides, Johannes J H ; Jansen, J.W. ; Encica, Laurentiu ; Lomonova, Elena A. ; Smit, Michel
Author_Institution :
Electromech. & Power Electron. in Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abstract :
Most human-powered energy-harvesting systems are used to power ubiquitously deployed sensor networks and mobile electronics. These systems scavenge power from human activity or derive limited energy from ambient heat, light, or vibrations. In this article, systems that use human power by walking or running are analyzed, where an alternative system has been designed and implemented that generates energy from people dancing in a club environment.
Keywords :
energy harvesting; environmental factors; dancing; human-powered energy-harvesting systems; mobile electronics; running; sensor networks; walking; Energy harvesting; Environmental factors; Human factors; Light emitting diodes; Load modeling; Sensor systems and applications; Energy generation; Human mobility; Human power; Human powered energy harvesting systems; Mobile electronics; Sensor networks;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIAS.2010.939649
