Smart Air Quality Alert System

Air Quality Alert System built on M5StickC Plus integrated with AT6558 and SGP30 sensors

Technological Components

• M5StickC PLUS ESP32-PICO Mini IoT Development Kit
• Mini GPS/BDS Unit (AT6558)
• TVOC/eCO2 Gas Sensor Unit (SGP30)
• Qubitro Data Platform

Existing Solutions (As of January 2023)

Current air quality monitoring solutions often consist of standalone sensors or mobile applications.

Examples: Devices like the PurpleAir sensor network and mobile apps like AirVisual provides real-time air quality data. However, limited integration with GPS for mobile users is observed.

Technological Gaps in Existing Solutions

Identified Gaps: Existing solutions may face challenges in seamless integration of diverse sensor data, real-time user guidance based on location, and comprehensive data visualization.

Opportunities for Improvement: There is room for improvement in addressing the limitations of current solutions, particularly in enhancing user interaction, data accuracy, and the integration of diverse environmental parameters.

Room for Innovation

Integration and Interoperability: Opportunities exist to create a more integrated solution where GPS and air quality data are seamlessly combined and communicated to a centralized platform.

User Interaction: Innovations in user interfaces can improve the accessibility and usability of the system for a broader audience.

Scalability: There is room for innovation in creating a scalable system capable of handling a large number of connected devices and processing data efficiently.

Innovative Features

Provides real-time alerts when reads a high concentration of harmful gases in the surroundings

• GPS tracking for spatial context.
• Real-time monitoring of TVOC and eCO2 levels.
• Data integration and visualization via the Qubitro platform.

Unique Value Proposition: Our project introduces a unique value proposition by combining GPS and air quality data to provide real-time guidance to users.

Potential Enhancements: Future enhancements may include integrating additional environmental sensors, creating personalized user profiles, and expanding the system's capabilities for broader environmental monitoring.

System Architecture

• Two M5StickC Plus devices serving distinct functions.

• Device 1 is equipped with a GPS sensor for precise location tracking.

• Device 2 is equipped with an SGP30 sensor for real-time air quality monitoring.

INTEGRATION HUB

• Qubitro platform acts as the central hub for data integration and analysis.

• Facilitates seamless communication between devices and data storage.

Data Flow

Step 1 - M5StickC devices collect real-time data.

Step 2 - Data is transmitted to the Qubitro platform for storage and processing.

Step 3 - Users can access integrated data for visualization and analysis.

Benefits

• Accurate tracking of user movement.
• Early detection of air quality issues.
• Seamless integration for a user-friendly experience.