Anemokinetics
Graduate of the International Master's programme 'Prototyping future cities' Alexander Altenkov created a project in alternative energy under supervision of Shukhov Lab leading expert Elena Mitrofanova.
More information about Master's programme: https://www.hse.ru/en/ma/techcity/
Anemokinetics: transformation of tree branch movements into an energy source
During the development of the prototype, electric circuit and field tests, the result was obtained that each cycle of the branch movement generates a charge equal to 3.6 volts with a current of 0.1 amperes and a duration of 200 milliseconds.
The project proposal involves the use of generated electricity for the purpose of off-grid navigation in urbanized spaces, where nature in the form of a green infrastructure has partially gone out of control, creating shaded and wild areas, such as poorly maintained parks, gardens and courtyards. At the same time, the application of this technology is not limited to navigation, the range of possible applications depends on the number of ‘Anemokinetics’ mechanisms.
For example, several mechanisms can power sensors creating an Internet of forest (IoF) for ecomonitoring of green areas, dozens of mechanisms can create a network of small power plants.