Asset Monitoring System for Educational Labs: An IoT-based Embedded Hardware–Software Integration

Author(s)	Vivek Gowda G, Kavana Sortur, Sandeep V, Manoj M, Ms. Sonali Mishra
Country	India
Abstract	This document outlines the design and execution of the Asset Monitoring System tailored for educational labora- tories. The system combines affordable embedded hardware in- cluding an MCU/SoC, UHF RFID reader, environmental sensors, and door/desk tamper switches with a robust IoT software frame- work (gateway, MQTT broker, cloud services, and web/mobile dashboard). We detail the comprehensive architecture, hardware and firmware development, data flow, and a role-based asset management process for issue/return and geofenced anti-theft notifications. Findings from a pilot deployment demonstrate dependable tag readings in metal-dense lab settings when utilizing optimized antennas and calibrated power management, achieving sub-second event transmission from the edge to the dashboard. In comparison to previous systems, our method improves security, minimizes inventory inaccuracies, and delivers real-time analytics for laboratory managers.
Keywords	IoT, RFID, Asset Monitoring, Educational Labs, Embedded Systems, MQTT, Edge Computing
Field	Engineering
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On	2025-09-24

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