Physics Maths Engineering

Social distancing using IoT approach




  Peer Reviewed

Abstract

AbstractIn the coronavirus outbreak pandemic by COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been issuing several guidelines through all government agencies. In line with those guidelines, social distancing in the population has been a major prevention practice, compelled by all government agencies worldwide. Despite strong recommendations to maintain at least one-and-a-half-meter distance between the persons, the guideline is not scrupulously followed. To overcome this situation, an IoT-based technical solution is proposed through this paper. PIR sensor is used for the detection of a target in the vicinity (1.5 m). Upon violation of social distancing norms, the system will trigger an audio alarm after the detection of the target object. The research paper model is prepared by considering the needs of the people. Many researchers are focusing on tracking affected persons, but few are focusing on the social distancing preventive. The suggested portable device will always notify the person who is violating the norm of 1.5 m. The proposed device will minimize the possibility of transmission and reduce the infection rate of COVID-19. The device uses a PIR sensor depending upon the applicability area of the human being.

Key Questions

What is the aim of the proposed IoT-based solution?

The aim is to help individuals maintain a social distance of 1.5 meters to prevent the spread of COVID-19 using a wearable IoT device with a PIR sensor.

How does the wearable device work?

The device uses a PIR sensor to detect nearby individuals and alerts the wearer through an audio message if the 1.5-meter social distancing norm is violated.

Why is social distancing important in preventing COVID-19?

Social distancing helps reduce the transmission of COVID-19 by limiting close contact between individuals, thus preventing the spread of the virus.

What are the limitations of current social distancing methods?

Current methods like CCTV or drones for crowd surveillance are not designed for individual monitoring and fail to directly alert individuals to maintain distancing.

How does the proposed system improve upon existing solutions?

This system provides personal notifications to individuals, ensuring they maintain social distancing without relying on external surveillance systems.

What is the potential impact of this IoT solution?

The solution could significantly reduce COVID-19 transmission rates by ensuring individuals maintain recommended distancing in public places.