Project Overview
Project Name: IIoT Sensor Hub Development
Category: Electrical (Hardware + Software)
Current Team: Umang, Harshit
Description: The project aims to develop a robust and reliable Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensor hub that will serve as a commercial product for industrial applications. Industrial machines require monitoring and maintenance, and certain primary machines, if they malfunction, can cause disruptions to the entire production process and result in significant losses.
Our module performs vibration analysis of the machine using accelerometer data and processes the frequency and time domain responses to identify bottlenecks. The processed data is stored on an SD card and also transferred over WiFi for further processing. In summary, the sensor hub will collect data from various sensors deployed in industrial machines, transmit it to the primary IC through CAN, perform advanced data processing and analysis, and securely transmit the data to a remote server for monitoring and analysis.
The project will strictly adhere to industry standards and guidelines, including Functional Safety (FuSA), ISO, and EMC compliance, ensuring a high level of quality and reliability.
Current Status
The project is a collaborative effort between academic researchers and industry experts, with the goal of bridging the gap between academia and practical industrial applications. So far, we have received the SRS (Software Requirements Specification) document from the client, and the component selections have been completed. Extensive research and development have already been conducted to define the project requirements and specifications.
The current technical status of the project is in the hardware design and prototyping phase, with the integration of firmware and software components to follow.
Skills Learnt
- Firmware Design
- Real-time visualization and data analytics
- Testing and verification of hardware
Qualifications Required
Year: Second year and above
Courses Taken: None
Experience: Firmware designing (Techteam people will be prioritized), Electronic Design Lab (EE344)
Roles & Work Description
This project would be bounty based. Each task may be a week long.
1. Hardware Engineer:
- Design the IIoT sensor hub hardware, ensuring compliance with industry standards and guidelines (FuSA, ISO, EMC).
- Read and understand datasheets, design layout, considering factors such as reliability, durability, and industrial environment compatibility.
- Perform rigorous testing and verification to ensure robustness and compliance with industry safety regulations.
2. Firmware Engineer:
- Develop firmware that implements advanced data processing algorithms, fault detection mechanisms, and secure data transmission protocols.
- Ensure the firmware is designed with fault tolerance and redundancy to meet industry standards for reliability and safety.
- Collaborate with the hardware team to optimize the integration of firmware and hardware components.
- Incorporate real-time visualization of sensor data, customizable alerts, and comprehensive data analytics features for industrial machine operators.
Enrolling: How to apply?
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Stipend
This project operates on a bounty-based system, where completing each task successfully entitles you to a monetary reward of up to Rs 5,000 per task. Each task is expected to span a duration of one week.