IoT and AI-Based Arduino Projects
Compilation
Subtitle: Innovative Embedded Systems for Smart Applications
Name: Abhi
Organization: a
Date: May 2025
Abstract
This document compiles a series of advanced Arduino-based projects integrating IoT and
AI. Each project is outlined with objectives, features, component costs, and development
tools to support practical implementation in domains such as automation, robotics,
agriculture, and edge computing.
Table of Contents
1. Gesture-Controlled Robot Using Arduino and Accelerometer
2. Voice-Controlled Home Automation Using Arduino and Google Assistant
3. Edge AI-Based Real-Time Object Detection on Arduino with TinyML
4. LoRa-Based Smart Agriculture System with Long-Range Communication
Project 1: Gesture-Controlled Robot Using Arduino and Accelerometer
a. Overview
A robot that responds to hand gestures using an MPU6050 accelerometer and RF modules
to wirelessly control direction and motion.
b. Features
• Real-time gesture recognition
• Wireless control using RF modules
• Motor control with L293D
c. Components Required with Cost
Component Cost (INR)
Arduino Nano 450
MPU6050 300
RF Transmitter/Receiver 250
L293D Motor Driver 150
Chassis & Motors 600
Battery 300
Total Cost: ₹2050
d. Software Used
Arduino IDE
e. Hardware Used
Arduino Nano, MPU6050, RF Modules, L293D Driver, DC Motors
Project 2: Voice-Controlled Home Automation Using Arduino and Google
Assistant
a. Overview
A smart home automation system that uses Google Assistant commands routed through
IFTTT to control appliances connected via relays to an Arduino-ESP8266 setup.
b. Features
• Voice-controlled switching
• IFTTT automation
• Wi-Fi based remote access
c. Components Required with Cost
Component Cost (INR)
Arduino UNO 500
ESP8266 300
Relay Module 300
Power Supply 200
Wiring 100
Total Cost: ₹1400
d. Software Used
Arduino IDE, IFTTT
e. Hardware Used
Arduino UNO, ESP8266, Relay Module
Project 3: Edge AI-Based Real-Time Object Detection on Arduino with
TinyML
a. Overview
Deploy TinyML models on microcontrollers like Nano 33 BLE Sense to classify objects using
a camera, completely on-device without cloud reliance.
b. Features
• Real-time image classification
• Offline inference
• Edge computing
c. Components Required with Cost
Component Cost (INR)
Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense 1700
Camera Module 400
Mounting Components 300
Total Cost: ₹2400
d. Software Used
Arduino IDE, TensorFlow Lite Micro, Edge Impulse
e. Hardware Used
Arduino Nano 33 BLE, Camera
Project 4: LoRa-Based Smart Agriculture System with Long-Range
Communication
a. Overview
A farm monitoring system using soil, humidity, and temperature sensors communicating via
LoRa SX1278 to a central base station for analysis.
b. Features
• Long-range wireless data
• Multi-sensor field deployment
• Cloud/offline dashboard
c. Components Required with Cost
Component Cost (INR)
Arduino Uno 500
LoRa SX1278 600
DHT22 Sensor 250
Soil Moisture Sensor 250
Battery/Power Supply 400
Total Cost: ₹2000
d. Software Used
Arduino IDE, Node-RED, Firebase
e. Hardware Used
Arduino Uno, LoRa Module, DHT22, Soil Sensor
