Despite rapid technological development in the IoT sector, followed by the increasing demand for this technology, engineer, student, and researcher are putting an interest in the use of IoT technology in any sector. Here are ten project ideas for engineering students and researchers using IoT technology, including a few references:
1. Smart Agriculture: Develop a system that uses IoT sensors to monitor soil moisture, temperature, and light to optimize crop yield and reduce water usage.
- https://www.hindawi.com/journals/sp/2021/7101983/
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/367066098_A_Review_on_IoT_Applications_in_Smart_Agriculture
- https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/12/10/1745\
2. Smart Home Automation: Create a system that uses IoT devices to automate home appliances and systems, such as lighting, HVAC, and security.
- https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/project-result-content/4df4e928-8958-4552-80da-146977e666b9/Smart_Home_systems_FINAL.pdf
- https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/65877
- https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/17/10717
3. Smart Waste Management: Develop a system that uses IoT sensors to monitor trash levels in waste bins and optimize waste collection routes for efficient and eco-friendly waste management.
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351847988_Smart_Waste_Monitoring_System_using_IoT
- https://www.neliti.com/publications/342302/iot-based-garbage-monitoring-and-waste-management-system-for-smart-cities
- https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/8/2380
4. Smart Traffic Control: Design a system that uses IoT sensors to monitor traffic flow and optimize traffic signals for efficient traffic management.
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589791820300207
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324464391_Smart_traffic_management_system_using_Internet_of_Things
- https://relevant.software/blog/iot-in-transportation-smart-traffic-control-system/
5. Smart Water Management: Create a system that uses IoT sensors to monitor water quality, usage, and leakage to reduce water wastage and optimize water usage.
- https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/10/11/2462
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359112033_State_of_the_Art_Techniques_for_Water_Quality_Monitoring_Systems_for_Fish_Ponds_Using_IoT_and_Underwater_Sensors_A_Review
- https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Internet-of-Water-Things%3A-A-Remote-Raw-Water-and-J%C3%BAnior-Mu%C3%B1oz/ebfee6f9a1345d1c7893864f676dfbe2a8c681bb
6. Smart Energy Management: Develop a system that uses IoT sensors to monitor energy consumption and optimize energy usage for homes, offices, and industries.
- https://www.develcoproducts.com/energy/
- https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO201919761178666.page
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665917422001222
- https://www.hindawi.com/journals/wcmc/2021/6544649/
7. Smart Health Monitoring: Design a system that uses IoT sensors to monitor vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, for remote health monitoring and disease management.
- https://www.hindawi.com/journals/cmmm/2021/8591036/
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346549451_Internet_of_things-based_vital_sign_monitoring_system
- https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/10/1993
8. Smart Building Management: Create a system that uses IoT sensors to monitor building occupancy, temperature, and lighting to optimize energy usage and comfort.
- https://www.academia.edu/68808109/IoT_BASED_SMART_BUILDING_MANAGEMENT_SYSTEM
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/smart-building-management-system
- https://kiona.com/story/blog/smart-buildings-and-iot
9. Smart Supply Chain Management: Develop a system that uses IoT sensors to monitor goods and assets throughout the supply chain for improved logistics and inventory management.
- https://www.procuraconsulting.com/2021/12/smart-supply-chains-using-iot-internet-of-things-technology-to-mitigate-risk-reduce-cost-and-improve-resilience-in-supply-chains/
- https://www.digiteum.com/iot-supply-chain/
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331102247_Asset_Supply_Chain_Management_System-based_IoT_Technology_for_Higher_Education_Institutions
10. Smart City Infrastructure: Design a system that uses IoT sensors to monitor various aspects of city infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and buildings, to improve maintenance and safety.
- https://dgtlinfra.com/smart-city-internet-of-things-iot/
- https://www.mdpi.com/2624-6511/4/2/24
- https://dgtlinfra.com/smart-city-internet-of-things-iot/
