Applications of Embedded System Based Real-Time Projects

An embedded system is an electronic or computer system that is designed to control, access the data in electronics based systems. Embedded system comprises a single chip microcontroller such as ARM, Cortex,and also FPGAs, microprocessors, ASICs and DSPs. In the present times, the usage of embedded systems is widespread. But the software which is programmed into the microcontroller is capable of solving only a limited range of problems. Embedded-system based projects are capable of doing multitasks, and are also capable of interfacing with the other networks and devices.

Applications of embedded systems are applicable in areas like space, communication, transportation, robotic systems, home appliances, etc. This article is intended to give information about the embedded system applications. Based on the performance requirements, these systems are categorized into four types such as stand alone, networked, mobile and real time embedded systems.

Real Time Applications of Embedded Systems

Embedded systems have a vast variety of application domains that varies from low cost to high, consumer electronics to industrial equipments, entertainment devices to academic equipments and medical instruments to weapons and aerospace control systems. The applications of embedded systems include home appliances, office automation, security, telecommunication, instrumentation, entertainment, aerospace, banking and finance, automobiles personal and in different embedded systems projects.

1. Embedded System for Detecting Rash Driving on Highways

The main intention of this project is to design a highway speed-checker device that identifies rash driving on highways and alarms the traffic authorities if the speed checker finds any vehicle violating the set speed limits on highways.

2. Application of Embedded System for Street Light Control

The main intention of this project is to detect the movement of vehicles on highways and to switch on street lights ahead of it, and then to switch off the street lights as the vehicle go past the street lights to conserve energy.  In this project, a PIC microcontroller is programmed by using embedded C or assembly language.

3. Embedded System for Traffic Signal Control System

The main goal of this project is to design a density based traffic signal system. At every junction, the signal timing changes automatically according to the traffic density at every junction. Traffic jam is a major problem in many cities across the world and gives regular nightmares to the commuters and travelers .

4. Application of Embedded System for Vehicle Tracking

The main purpose of this project is to find the exact location of a vehicle by using a GPS modem and in order to reduce vehicle thefts. The GSM modem sends an SMS to a predefined mobile which stores the data in it. An LCD display is used to display the location information in terms of latitude and longitude values. The microcontroller (AT89C52) is pre programmed with the Keil software and therefore, continuously checks the GPS modem.

5. Embedded System for Auto Intensity Control

This project is designed to auto intensity control of LED based street lights by using solar power from the photovoltaic panels. The awareness for solar energy is increasing, and many institutions and peoples are opting solar energy. In this project, Photovoltaic panels are used for charging batteries by converting the sun energy into electrical energy. A solar charge controller circuit is used to control the charging.

6. Application of Embedded System for Home Automation System

The main purpose of this project is to design a home automation system with the Android application based remote control. Remote operation is performed by Android OS based smart-phone or Tablet etc., upon a Graphical User Interface based touch screen operation. In order to achieve this, Android application act as a transmitter, that sends on/off commands to the receiver wherein loads are connected.

7. Embedded System for Industrial Temperature Control

The main intention of this industrial temperature controller project is to control the temperature of any device in any industrial application according to its necessity. An LCD display is used to display the temperature in the range of –55°C to +125°C. The heart of the circuit is the microcontroller which is from 8051 families and controls all its functions.

8. Application of Embedded System for War Field Spying Robot

The main goal of this project is to design a robotic vehicle using RF technology for remote operation and attached with wireless camera for monitoring purpose. The robot  with camera can wirelessly transmit real-time video with night vision capabilities. This type of robot can be helpful for spying purposes in war fields. An 8051 series of microcontroller is used for the desired operation.

Some More Embedded System Based Real-Time Project Ideas

Embedded systems are found in numerous applications and these systems use different electronic components in combination with computer network systems to get control of several equipments. Embedded system consists a single-chip microprocessor or microcontroller that  acts as the central control to the interfaced peripheral devices.

Some more projects on advanced project ideas over a well- known applications of embedded systems are given below. All these projects in embedded systems are real time based projects that relates to both industrial and home areas. Therefore, the below list provides the embedded systems project ideas for ECE students.

1. Speed Control Unit Designed for a DC Motor
2. Thyristor Power Control with IR Remote
3. Three Phase Solid State Relay with ZVS
4. Auto Power Supply Control from 4 Different Sources: Solar, Mains, Generator &Inverter to ensure No Break Power
5. Thyristor Controlled Power for Induction Motor
6. Lamp Life Extender by ZVS (Zero Voltage Switching)
7. Industrial Power Control by Integral Cycle Switching without Generating Harmonics
8. Industrial Battery Charger by Thyristor Firing Angle Control
9. Object Counter with 7 Segment Display
10. Ultra Fast Acting Electronic Circuit Breaker
11. Automatic Plant Irrigation System on Sensing Soil Moisture Content
12. Precise Illumination Control of Lamp
13. Automatic Wireless Health Monitoring System in Hospitals for Patients
14. Speed Synchronization of Multiple Motors in Industries
15. Applications of embedded systems in robotics
16. PC Controlled Scrolling Message Display for Notice Board
17. Touch Screen Based Industrial Load Switching
18. RF Controlled Robotic Vehicle with Laser Beam Arrangement
19. Power Saver for Industries & Commercial Establishments
20. Auto Metro Train to Shuttle between Stations
21. Automatic Bell System for Institutions
22. CellPhone Operated Robotic Vehicle
23. Density based Traffic Signal System using PIC Microcontroller
24. Energy Meter Billing with Load Control over GSM with User Programmable Number Features by PIC Microcontroller

These are of some applications of embedded systems  that includes different electronics projects. This article might have provided you with a better understanding of the concept of the embedded systems based projects. If you have any doubts on implementing these projects, you can contact us by commenting below.