Safe Distance Device Based on IoT
Savitri, Nisha Bhatt, Sakshi Manral, Priyanka, Poonam, Deepak Singh Rana
Graphic Era Hill University Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Abstract— When COVID-19 occurs, the WHO suggests some guidance, like having social distance between people, but it’s not possible to maintain social distance in crowded areas. We cannot identify whether the people are within a defined range of each other. To resolve this issue, we came up with an IoT device that helps us maintain social distance between people. This IoT device has a PIR sensor that senses human presence within a defined range. When the sensor senses some human presence within the range, it will beep with the help of the buzzer and also send an alert message to the user. Not only for social distancing, the device also works for security. The device has a database that stores the owner’s data and captures images through the ESP32 Cam. The ESP32 Cam has features like video surveillance, motion detection, face recognition, IoT integration, and low power consumption, which make it a good solution for security applications. It also helps women who want to feel safe in crowded areas when someone comes nearer to them. They can use it as their safety device. It also has GPS to track the location of the device. It also minimizes the effect of COVID-19 or any other disease that spreads when a person comes into contact with it. The Safe Distancing and Security project utilizes IoT technology to create a comprehensive solution that addresses the challenges of maintaining safe distances in crowded environments while ensuring enhanced security measures. By deploying a network of smart sensors, cameras, and connected devices, the system continuously monitors and analyses real-time data to detect and alert when individuals breach the safe distancing guidelines. It’s ironic how, in a world that is technologically advanced and interconnected, ensuring safe distancing and security remains a significant challenge. Despite our ability to send data across the globe in seconds, we struggle to maintain a safe distance between individuals in crowded areas, leading to potential disease transmission. While we have advanced surveillance technologies and sophisticated security measures, we still witness incidents of theft, vandalism, and violence in public spaces.
Keywords—COVID-19, Social distancing, GPS, PIR sensor,
Arduino board, WHO, Buzzer, ESP32 Cam, GSM
