20251EIOT3: IoT based Medicine Storage & Reminder
An IoT-Based Medicine Storage & Reminder system is a smart health-tech solution that helps individuals manage their medications efficiently using real-time tracking, notifications, and secure storage. This system integrates microcontrollers (like ESP32 or Arduino), sensors, and connectivity modules to monitor medicine intake and send timely reminders to users through smartphone apps, alarms, or even voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant.
These systems are especially beneficial for the elderly, chronically ill patients, or busy individuals who might forget to take their medicines on time. Additionally, they provide secure and organized storage, reducing risks of misplacement or overdosing.
Key Features Usually Include:
- Automated Reminders (via mobile apps, SMS, or speaker alerts)
- Smart Storage Compartments (with lock/unlock features based on schedule)
- Real-Time Monitoring (tracks which compartment was opened and when)
- Mobile App Integration (for scheduling doses, viewing logs, and receiving alerts)
- Low Stock Alerts (notifies users when medicine levels are low)
- Remote Access for Caregivers (monitor and control via cloud services)
This kind of smart pillbox or medicine cabinet enhances both healthcare compliance and storage safety, making it ideal for homes, hospitals, elderly care centers, and even pharmacies.
Market Survey
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Useful Resources
ESP 8266 Based Smart Medicine Box Project using Google Firebase
Skills Required
| Skill | Requirement in the Project |
|---|---|
| Manual Soldering | Required to assemble and wire up microcontroller, module, sensors, relays or solenoids, buzzer, display, and power components etc. |
| Electronic Testing | Required to verify logic-level signals (for sensor inputs and outputs), time-based control accuracy, reminder triggering, and power supply reliability. |
| ESP32 Programming | Required to implement core logic: time tracking, alarm control, sensor monitoring, cloud connectivity and mobile notifications. |
| CAD Design | Required to design the pill compartments, actuator mounts, display cutouts, and complete housing to fit electronics and organized compartments. |
| 3D Printing SLA | Required for printing compartmentalized trays, actuator holders, or internal mechanical structures. |
| PCB Design | Required to integrate microcontroller, RTC, sensor interface, relay drivers, and other circuits into a clean, custom board. |
| PCB Milling | Required to fabricate the designed PCB in-house — especially helpful for fast prototyping and avoiding reliance on PCB manufacturers. |
| Acrylic Sheet Cutting | Required to create a transparent window for medicine visibility or display cover and for a sleek front panel. |