Abstract
Human-powered energy generation is a growing area of research in sustainable engineering. Gym and fitness equipment traditionally dissipates kinetic energy as heat through friction or magnetic resistance. This project presents a Power Generator Pulley Rowing Machine that recovers that energy and converts it into usable electricity.
The system employs a sliding seat, handle, and multi-stage pulley arrangement that drives a flywheel coupled to a permanent-magnet generator. Generated AC is rectified and regulated to charge a battery bank. The design is suitable for indoor fitness centers, educational laboratories and off-grid applications where both exercise and power generation are desired.
It is an ideal final-year project for mechanical, mechatronics and renewable-energy students, covering kinematics, power transmission, electrical generation and energy storage.
