GreenFit: Pioneering Human-Centric Kinetic Energy Harvesting for Sustainable Electrification and Enhanced Fitness Synergy
The increasing strain on global energy resources and the environmental consequences of conventional energy production highlights the urgent need for sustainable and innovative energy solutions. One significant challenge lies in addressing energy inefficiencies and reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. Additionally, everyday activities often generate unutilized kinetic energy, representing a missed opportunity for eco-friendly power generation. This project tackles these issues by transforming gym equipment into a dual-purpose system that supports physical fitness and harnesses the kinetic energy produced during workouts to generate electricity. By integrating an energy capture mechanism, IoT-enabled monitoring, and a user-centric mobile application, the project encourages individuals to actively contribute to sustainable energy efforts while fostering awareness about energy conservation and environmental responsibility. This approach aims to bridge the gap between personal fitness goals and the collective pursuit of a greener future.
Authors
- R. Ranjana
- G. Jagadeesh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5495-9351)
- Vkg Kalaiselvi
- A. K.
- Sunit Sivasankaran
- Shivam Kumar Pandey S
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/iccct63501.2025.11019909
- Primary Topic
- Innovative Energy Harvesting Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00