Affiliation:
1. State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
2. School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Robotics Soochow University Suzhou 215123 China
3. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering National University of Singapore 4 Engineering Drive 3 Singapore 117583 Singapore
4. Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS (CISM) National University of Singapore 4 Engineering Drive 3 Singapore 117583 Singapore
Abstract
Clean energy has emerged as the focal point of global energy and power development. With the advancement of 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT), the demand for sustainable energy supply has become more pressing, leading to widespread attention to vibration energy harvesting technology. This technology enables the conversion of vibrational energy from natural phenomena such as ocean waves and wind, as well as machinery operation and human activities, into electrical energy, thus supporting the expansion of self‐sustained IoT systems. This review provides an overview of the progress in vibration energy harvesting technology and discusses the integration of this technology with self‐powered sensors and artificial intelligence. These integrations are reflected in the enhanced accuracy of environmental monitoring, increased efficiency in intelligent transportation and industrial production, and improved quality of life through intelligent healthcare and smart home. Such applications demonstrate the significant potential of self‐sustained artificial IoT in promoting environmental sustainability and elevating the level of intelligent living. In summary, exploring and applying vibration energy harvesting technology to support the autonomous operation of IoT devices is key to building a more sustainable, intelligent, and interconnected world.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Jiangsu Province