Energy Harvesting Using Piezoelectric Cells and Obstacle Detection Using Arduino Based Ultrasonic Sensor
摘要
Independent and self-reliant energy platforms are increasingly important to modern military activities. This paper proposes a hybrid technology of ultrasonic obstacle detection, the one which will include Arduino technology and piezoelectric energy generation. The technology then converts the mechanical vibrations of the moving military vehicles into electrical energy by use of piezoelectric sensors. This energy is converted into real-time feedback on the presence of obstacles in the immediate surroundings with the help of an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor attached to a servo motor. The prototype produced 2.5 V to 9 V as the voltage output (depending on the terrain and speed). It was also accurate within the −0.3 cm of detecting objects with a 180deg field of view. The full solution makes logistical power needs redundant, thereby reducing battlefield hazards, because they do not require external power to operate.