Institute of Solid State Physics
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Optimization and realization of piezoelectric floor harvesters Smart floors are devices consisting on floor tiles with integrated sensor networks. In particular, piezoelectric sensors make the floor pressure-sensitive, which enable it to respond to our needs. These needs might be to make our homes more comfortable, by triggering functions in a smart home, or to track occupancy in public places. In any case, the sensor nodes must be powered. This objective can be achieved by harvesting the energy generated during steps, making these devices self-powered and thus avoiding the use of batteries. Still, retrieving enough energy while seamlessly integrating the transducer in the floor and at the same time fabricating it with cheap and sustainable processes is a challenging task. In order to achieve it, design optimization and computer modelling is necessary. |
