A remarkable feat of engineering and social consciousness has emerged from Hyderabad, where 17-year-old Siddharth Mandal has designed a revolutionary device called the ‘Electroshoe’. This innovative footwear integrates sophisticated safety technology, capable of both tracking a person’s location and delivering an electric shock to an assailant in case of molestation.
| Self-Charging Mechanism: Kinetic energy generated by the wearer’s walking and running is converted into electrical energy, charging the device automatically. |
| Location Tracking: Built-in sensors and a Global Positioning System (GPS) can immediately transmit the wearer’s location to pre-selected contacts. |
| Electric Shock Delivery: Designed to deter an attacker, the shoe is equipped to deliver a non-lethal, high-voltage electric shock upon activation. |
The most groundbreaking aspect of the Electroshoe is its self-charging capability. Mandal designed the shoe to harness kinetic energy—the energy of motion—that is naturally produced during a girl’s routine walking or running. This ensures the safety device remains charged and ready for use without the need for an external power source or battery replacements, addressing a critical drawback of many portable safety gadgets.
The Electroshoe provides a two-pronged defense mechanism:
- Immediate Deterrence: The electric shock provides a sudden, powerful deterrent, giving the wearer a critical window to escape.
- Emergency Alert: The instant transmission of GPS data ensures help is on the way quickly, notifying family or authorities of the wearer’s precise location.
Mandal’s invention represents a potent blend of technology and social purpose, offering a unique and practical solution to enhance women’s safety in public spaces across India. The young inventor is currently exploring options to scale up production and bring the Electroshoe to the market.
