Self-Sustaining Wi-Fi Access Networks Using RPi 3 with Energy Harvesting Technology (WiFi-RP3-EH)

This project addresses the challenge of powering Wi-Fi nodes in remote locations by implementing Energy Harvesting systems. The main goal is to create a self-sustaining Wi-Fi node alternative, utilizing a Raspberry Pi 3 as the central platform, to deploy a network for monitoring, control, and location prediction of competitors during a sporting event. The methodology combines quantitative and qualitative approaches, focusing on optimizing energy harvesting from renewable sources, such as mechanical vibrations, to power node systems and access points. This solution is integrated with existing technologies like Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and RFID for real-time data collection and management. The process involves the technical design of the system, subsequent modeling using Python, and validation through the construction of a functional prototype. This effort aligns with the pursuit of a 'Green IoT,' promoting energy efficiency in connected devices.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To develop an alternative, self-sustaining Wi-Fi node solution using Raspberry Pi 3 and Energy Harvesting for power, establishing a network for monitoring, control, and location prediction of competitors in a sporting event.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Optimization and innovation of energy and renewable energies