Green Sole one step at a time
Personal | 2024
48 hours
Runner-up in Design Hackathon 2024
In India, farmers walk an astonishing 14,000 steps daily, but this effort often goes unrecognized. With each step, they face the challenge of increasing soil productivity while seeking sustainable energy solutions.
The intent was to design boots that generate electricity and aerate the soil with each step!
Triangular metallic blades in the sole aerate the soil with each step, enhancing crop yield.
Embedded piezoelectric sensors convert footfalls into electrical energy, storing about 14 Watt hours daily.
This energy powers irrigation, lighting, or acts as backup, transforming every step into a step forward for sustainable farming.
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