Development of an Efficient Student Monitoring System for School Buses using Internet of Things and RFID Technology

Abstract

Ensuring the safety and well-being of students during their daily commute to and from school is of utmost importance for their care and protection. This research focuses on developing a method for checking and tracking student attendance on school buses using state-of-the-art technology to create an efficient and accurate system. The system incorporates RFID technology-enabled cards connected to a web application and hardware devices through the Internet of Things technology. By tapping their RFID cards upon boarding and disembarking the bus, student data is transmitted to the NodeMCU ESP8266, which utilizes MQTT protocol for processing and additional storage in the PHP MySQL database. Real-time notifications are also sent through the LINE application to ensure teachers and parents are promptly informed about students' bus entry and exit details. The proposed system aims to enhance student safety and prevent incidents of students being left behind in vehicles, providing a reliable and effective solution for school bus monitoring and management.