An IoT-Based Digital System for Enhancing Laboratory Safety and Operational Efficiency Using ESP32 Microcontroller

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoTs) is a platform for automating user activities in society with the help of machines, it helps enable innovative services by connecting physical and virtual objects, intelligent interaction and communication between machines, Environmental monitoring in laboratories and manual operations are still present, Human supervision and processes are needed to perform tasks. With the advancement in technology and work procedures, smart laboratories have emerged to improve the workflow in laboratories and reduce the workload on employees inside the laboratory. Hence, a smart laboratory automation system was created. The system will monitor changes such as temperature, lighting, ventilation and door and window opening and closing systems, Automation allows the user to control the laboratory remotely through his phone and also through the motion sensor and determine the actions that should occur based on time or other sensor readings such as light, temperature, humidity or control of doors and windows in the automation network, which reduces human intervention and thus uses energy efficiently and saves time and effort. The proposed system works on the Esp32 microcontroller as the main controller, it connects all devices to the smartphone through Arduino IDE and MIT app Inventor via Wi-Fi.

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