The world today is shifting toward less reliance on non-renewable energy forms such as coal and fossil fuels. Systems are changing, and the need for new forms of energy is growing every second. VECT Designs is trying to change that by offering a new way to create electricity from the simple motion of walking using piezoelectronics. We are creating energy from the movement in our everyday life by creating a new piezoelectric floor tile that will create energy from the pressure exerted on it from walking. These tiles will be placed where a heavy traffic of people walk through every day, and these tiles will generate electricity without people even noticing. This form of energy can be used to reduce other types of non-renewable energy, and it can power the lights in areas around. Previously, not much research has been invested in piezoelectricity, but we hope to spark a flame in society, promoting this new form of electricity to the world.

Corresponding Author: Bala Maheswaran, mahes@coe.neu.edu