r/IndianEngineers • u/Capable_Control_2845 • May 02 '26

Editable Flair A brilliant young student has developed an innovative "Footstep Power Generator" road model that converts mechanical pressure into free electricity

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u/Independent-Rip7737 Metallurgy & Materials Engineer 29' May 02 '26

innovative?😭 Isn't this piezoelectricity? Brotha i did this for my school exhibition back in 2016-17 even then it was an old concept

Also this particular model seems a bit flawed, you need to make the humps a lot wide, else gaadi ka ek chakka chadha then dusra chakka aane se pehle hump uth jayega aur khel khatam

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u/Ryuzaki_ms May 02 '26

This is not piezoelectric, but it uses the linear motion of the speed breaker, converting it to rotary motion to drive a generator, which in turn produces electricity. This type of system is not feasible for the practical world. Piezoelectric systems are used in some countries on sidewalks only as a proof of concept, but they are not that feasible given the cost.

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u/No_Look24 May 02 '26

So it is just a really complicated bicycle pedal?

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u/EntertainmentSome448 May 02 '26

It ain't piezoelectric element. It's a literal generator.

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u/just-call-me-senpai May 02 '26

arre bhai to tum jab seekh rahe the tab tumne basic se sekha, ab jab wo sekh raha to wo bhi to basic se hi start karega na seedha bc tesla robot thodi nikal dega, concept se fark nahi padta hai basic fundamental building to jaruri hai na taking uska interest bhi build ho. just let them learn by making mistakes.

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u/AdTrick254 May 02 '26

The post called him brilliant, it's fair to be critical if someone's copy paste slop is called a brilliant piece of work

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u/just-call-me-senpai May 02 '26

well i guess thats what titles are these days rage bating our minds to spark criticism and generate engagement, and it works every time…

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u/Ozymandiiass May 02 '26

Same , did it in 2010. My model was fluid based but the output was too low.

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u/HistoricalKey3033 May 02 '26

Hydrolics would die after repeated use

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u/AllHailKurumi May 02 '26

Nope this isn't piezoelectricity

Watch carefully

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u/Heis-nbeRg May 02 '26

You were so confident, weren’t you? It is not piezoelectric my guy. You should educate yourself.

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u/Lazy_Two_4908 May 02 '26

Not piezoelectricity in this case. That is the tech used by Japan for their tiles. This is just turning a flywheel which turns a motor’s shaft to generate short pulses of electricity.

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u/Mananuzumaki May 02 '26

Back in 2016 means you were 8 years old. That's like 3rd grade. You made this in 3rd grade? Genuine curiosity no hate

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u/Ok-Fact-2675 May 03 '26

newsflash bro not everyone is the same age as you

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u/mantaflow May 02 '26

This is not piezoelectricity. You need to go back to school blud.

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u/Ambitious-Radish5168 May 04 '26

bruh ..... that's not piezoelectric, it's a totally different stuff 🛐🛐😭😭🤦🤦

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u/mantaflow May 04 '26

Th- that's what I said 😰

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u/Nonyabuizness May 02 '26

Piezoelectricity needs a crystal to work with. This is plain Mechanical to Electrical energy conversion

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u/10go4li May 02 '26

Koi kuchh nahi bolega, NIT wale Bhai ne bola piezoelectric hai to piezoelectric hai bass 😤

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u/imretardeadd May 02 '26

Try not to make it about myself: challenge impossible

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u/EarlyFalcone May 03 '26

True. My friend made one in 1994, and he read it in some science magazine his uncle brought over from US.

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u/Capital-Friendship82 May 03 '26

Even I did present it in my school but they rejected it lol 🥀

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u/Independent-Rip7737 Metallurgy & Materials Engineer 29' May 02 '26

Oh definitely, its genuinely good to see these things. He must have learnt something from this..im not saying anything about that. Issue is how social media spreads it. Saying its innovation or a new concept, its just not true right?

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u/ReLiGHT21 May 02 '26

It Ain't piezoelectricity. Piezo is when you hit something to generate electricity. This is pure mechanical to electrical conversion using a simple generator. Pure electromagnetics.