Tri-boelectric Nanogenerator (TENG) Technology

About Tri-boelectric Nanogenerator (TENG) Technology: 

• It is a self-powered, feasible solution to convert mechanical energy into electricity.
• The electricity will get stored in a device fixed in the soles and can be used to operate small appliances
• Features: It is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) and radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, these shoes can help determine the location of personnel in real-time.
• Applications
• The TENG technology can be used to track the location of senior citizens suffering from Alzheimer's, school children and climbers and can help monitor the attendance and work of workers in factories
• These shoes can also accurately analyse the movements of sportspersons to improve their performance.
• For trekking and mountaineering enthusiasts, the shoes provide reliable tracking during expeditions with their self-powered GPS feature, ensuring safety and efficient navigation.

Q1: What is Radio frequency ?

It refers to the rate of oscillation of electromagnetic radio waves in the range of 3 kHz to 300 GHz, as well as the alternating currents carrying the radio signals. This is the frequency band that is used for communications transmission and broadcasting.

Source: IIT Indore develops shoes that generate electricity, track location in real time for Armed forces