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    • Wearable Technology
    • Energy Harvesting

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    • Portable energy storage remains a challenge for wearable electronics.
    • Human locomotion presents an opportunity for sustainable energy generation.
    • Traditional approaches often overlook the potential of controlled slip during gait.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate a novel 'controlled slip' energy harvesting system integrated into footwear.
    • To quantify the electrical power generation potential during human walking.
    • To investigate gait adaptations in response to the energy harvesting shoes.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of custom shoes with a sliding plate and generator mechanism for controlled slip.
    • Treadmill walking trials with fourteen healthy subjects wearing the energy harvesting shoes.
    • Measurement of electrical power output and analysis of kinematic parameters (hip, knee, ankle flexion).

    Main Results:

    • Average electrical power generation of 1.15-1.44 W at walking speeds of 2.9-4.3 km/h.
    • Subjects naturally adopted distinct gait patterns (heel-strike vs. toe-strike).
    • Heel strikers demonstrated higher peak ankle power and lower initial knee flexion compared to toe strikers.

    Conclusions:

    • 'Controlled slip' energy harvesting in footwear is a viable method for generating usable electrical power.
    • The system shows potential for powering a wide range of wearable electronic devices.
    • Understanding gait adaptations can further optimize energy harvesting efficiency.