Energy harvesting from wearable life jackets to assist search and rescue: modeling and design

This study tackles the feasibility of energy harvesting from wearable life jackets to assist in search and rescue operations through modeling and analyzing the motions of drowning individuals and the associated power (energy) distributions. Computer vision analysis of underwater footage and motion capture lab experiments are used to collect data for modeling and simulation to predict the movements and potential power generation of the life jackets. The proposed model enables the identification of optimal design parameters for energy harvesting with wearable life jackets, providing an insight into the potential of wearable energy harvesting technologies for enhancing the safety of individuals in aquatic environments.