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This mini piezoelectric dance floor proof of concept can potentially be further expanded into a proper large-scale dance floor, especially due to its relatively low cost per sensor and sustainability aspects (as an alternative energy source).

Capacitors and a Diode Rectifier bridge can be used to store the electrical charge for longer periods of time. This would allow the lights to stay on for short durations rather than switching off as soon as pressure from the dance floor is lowered. Further analysis of this is presented here.

This concept can be coupled with Arduino microcontrollers in order to create interactive installations. Based on the processed sensor data, an Arduino can trigger various actions or responses in an interactive installation. This can include activating lights, playing sounds, triggering animations, or communicating with other devices. i.e. This could create an interactive element to an installation at a low cost. Most other interactive-based sensors used in installations such as Microsoft's Kinect are extremely expensive (Approximately Rs. 5000) which makes them less accessible to people who wish to create simple interactive installations. It is understandable that a Piezoelectric Sensor cannot be compared to a Kinect Sensor due to the wide range of technological features and advanced systems that Kinect Sensors offer. However, for a simple electronic installation such as a "Tap and Light" Blink or an Electronic Drum Kit, a piezoelectric sensor could be an easy and cost-effective means to quickly create an interactive element. Even PIR Sensors (Passive Infrared Sensors) tend to be more expensive than these piezoelectric sensors. Moreover, it is important to note that most advanced sensors such as the Kinect use Piezoelectric Sensors in various forms.

Thus, due to the low cost of Piezoelectric Sensors and ease of implementation, the mini piezoelectric dance floor is feasible to scale up to a larger scale project such as the Sufi Whirling Installation Concept.