International Journal of Emerging Research in Science, Engineering, and Management
Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 08-15, April 2026.
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An Intelligent IoT-Based School Transportation Monitoring and Safety System
G Kavya
K Joshitha
B Mythily
T Brundha Reddy
S Praveen Kumar
N Dhanalakshmi
Department of ECE, Gokula Krishna College of Engineering, Sullurpet, India.
Abstract: The increasing demand for enhanced student safety and real-time monitoring in school transportation systems has emphasized the need for intelligent, reliable, and energy-efficient tracking solutions. However, conventional school bus monitoring methods suffer from limitations such as manual attendance errors, lack of real-time visibility, delayed communication, and inability to detect unsafe driving conditions. Existing approaches that rely on manual supervision or basic tracking systems introduce challenges, including reduced accuracy, delayed response during emergencies, and inefficient system management. To address these issues, this paper proposes an intelligent IoT-based school transportation monitoring and safety system designed using an ESP32 microcontroller to improve student tracking and vehicle safety without complex infrastructure requirements. The system integrates RFID technology for automated student attendance detection, along with an MPU6050 motion sensor to monitor vehicle dynamics such as acceleration, tilt, and abrupt movements. A structured data processing pipeline is implemented where sensor inputs are collected, processed, and transmitted through Wi-Fi communication to a centralized web-based monitoring dashboard. A lightweight embedded system architecture is employed to ensure real-time performance, low latency, and efficient energy utilization.
Keywords: IoT-Based School Transportation System, ESP32 Microcontroller, RFID Attendance System, MPU6050 Motion Sensor, Real-Time Monitoring.
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