A PROJECT

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IOT BASED AUTONOMOUS FLOOR CLEANING ROBOT

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1.1 Background

Cleaning is Important work approximate every place. Sometimes this is easy and
sometimes difficult. Sometimes we assigned people for purpose of cleaning and pay money
and sometimes cleaning is required in areas where presence of living being dangerous so we
cannot assigned living being in every place. Some places are so that have a large floor areas in
that place for cleaning purpose we need more than one person so we required some technique
to compensate these problems. In advancement of science a robot come in light but it operate
by a personnel. To avoid this limitation of personnel we require more technologies.

Automation is a great solution of this problem. So we make an autonomous floor

cleaning robot that operated by internet of things and Arduino Nano programming. Ultrasonic
sensor is the most important component for autonomous floor cleaning robot because
ultrasonic sensor works as eyes of robot. Ultrasonic sensor useful for turning of robot by sense
the obstacle or wall. Sensing distance range of robot set by Arduino Nano programming. In
this range robot sense the obstacle and turn back.

Households of today are becoming smarter and also more automated. Home automation
delivers convenience and creates more time for people. Domestic robots are entering the homes
and people’s daily lives, but it is yet a relatively new and immature market. However, a growth
is predicted and adoption of domestic robots is evolving. Several robotic vacuum cleaners are
available on market but only few ones implement wet cleaning of floors.

Purpose of this project is design and implement a Vacuum Robot Autonomous and
Manual via Phone Application named as blynk. Vacuum Cleaner Robot is designed to make
cleaning process become easier rather than by using manual vacuum.

The main objective of this project is to design and implement a vacuum robot prototype
by using Arduino Nano, motor driver Ultrasonic Sensor and to achieve the goal of this project.
Vacuum Robot will have several criteria that are user-friendly.

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1.2 Objective

Objective of this project is to design the automatic floor cleaning robot in order to work
human hazards place and to skip need of personnel. To develop an autonomous robotics system
using internet of things and to design a floor cleaning robot without human to the driving.
Mainly it is used when obstacle are less and large area is required to be clean. Mostly problem
occurs during large floor that the human capability. Its means that in large floor areas the
human can get tired. In areas like nuclear plants or chemical industries the dangerous
radiations, chemicals, air, pollutions can make a man sick or death.

So this robot has applicable in that places. There are many features are added in this
project like vacuum cleaner in front side and a wiper motor and water pump in middle for
tightly wet cleaning of floor. Vacuum cleaner suck solid particle and clean floor after that
wiper make tightly cleaning.

1.3 Scope Of Project

The scope of this project is to develop an automatic device that can derived from
control room by internet of thing that work of sweeping floor without need of personnel and
we need to just click a start button of the robot in smartphone application. This project has a
scope in the areas like a large floor area, human hazards area in industries like nuclear plant
chemical plant and the areas where threat of dangerous gasses presence.

1.4 IOT- Overview

IOT (Internet of Things) is an advanced automation and analytics system which exploits
networking, sensing, big data, and artificial intelligence technology to deliver complete
systems for a product or service. These systems allow greater transparency, control, and
performance when applied to any industry or system.

IOT systems allow users to achieve deeper automation, analysis, and integration within
a system. They improve the reach of these areas and their accuracy. IOT utilizes existing and
emerging technology for sensing, networking, and robotics.

IOT exploits recent advances in software, falling hardware prices, and modern attitudes
toward technology. Its new and advanced elements bring major changes in the delivery of
products, goods, and services and the social, economic, and political impact of those changes.

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 IOT systems have applications across industries through their unique flexibility and
ability to be suitable in any environment. They enhance data collection, automation,
operations, and much more 0through smart devices and powerful enabling technology.

Figure 1.1 IOT Future Challenges

1.5 IOT- Features Key

The most important features of IOT include artificial intelligence, connectivity, sensors, active
engagement, and small device use. A brief review of these features is given below:

• AI – IOT essentially makes virtually anything “smart”, meaning it enhances every

aspect of life with the power of data collection, artificial intelligence algorithms, and
networks. This can mean something as simple as enhancing your refrigerator and
cabinets to detect when milk and your favorite cereal run low and to then place an
order with your preferred grocer.
• Connectivity – New enabling technologies for networking, and specifically IOT
networking, mean networks are no longer exclusively tied to major providers.
Networks can exist on a much smaller and cheaper scale while still being practical.
IOT creates these small networks between its system devices.
• Sensors – IOT loses its distinction without sensors. They act as defining instruments
which transform IOT from a standard passive network of devices into an active system
capable of real-world integration.

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 • Active Engagement – Much of today's interaction with connected technology
happens through passive engagement. IOT introduces a new paradigm for active
content, product, or service engagement.
• Small Devices – Devices, as predicted, have become smaller, cheaper, and more
powerful over time. IOT exploits purpose-built small devices to deliver its precision,
scalability, and versatility.

1.6 IOT − Advantages

The advantages of IOT span across every area of life style and business. Here is a list of
some of the advantages that IOT has to offer:

• Improved Customer Engagement – Current analytics suffer from blind-spots and

significant flaws in accuracy; and as noted, engagement remains passive. IOT
completely transforms this to achieve richer and more effective engagement with
audience.

• Technology Optimization – The same technologies and data which improve the
customer experience also improve device use and aid in more potent improvements to
technology. IOT unlocks a world of critical functional and field data.
• Reduced Waste – IOT makes areas of improvement clear. Current analytics give us
superficial insight, but IOT provides real-world information leading to more effective
management of resources.
• Enhanced Data Collection – Modern data collection suffers from its limitations and
its design for passive use. IOT breaks it out of those spaces and places it exactly where
humans really want to go to analysis our world. It allows an accurate picture of
everything.

1.7 IOT − Disadvantages

Though IOT delivers an impressive set of benefits, it also presents a significant set of challenges. Here
is a list of some its major issues:

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 • Security – IOT creates an ecosystem of constantly connected devices communicating over
networks. The system offers little control despite any security measures. This leaves users
exposed to various kinds of attackers.
• Privacy – The sophistication of IOT provides substantial personal data in extreme detail
without the user's active participation.
• Complexity – Some find IOT systems complicated in terms of design, deployment, and
maintenance given their use of multiple technologies and a large set of new enabling
technologies.
• Flexibility – Many are concerned about the flexibility of an IOT system to integrate easily
with another. They worry about finding themselves with several conflicting or locked systems.
• Compliance – IOT, like any other technology in the realm of business, must comply with
regulations. Its complexity makes the issue of compliance seem incredibly challenging when
many consider standard software compliance a battle.

1.8 Technology and Protocols

Process extension within the IOT network. They exploit integration with critical business
systems (e.g., ordering systems, robotics, scheduling, and more) in the execution of related
tasks.

• Data Collection

This software manages sensing, measurements, light data filtering, light data security,
and aggregation of data. It uses certain protocols to aid sensors in connecting with real-
time, machine-to-machine networks. Then it collects data from multiple devices and
distributes it in accordance with settings. It also works in reverse by distributing data
over devices. The system eventually transmits all collected data to a central server.

• Device Integration

Software supporting integration binds (dependent relationships) all system devices to

create the body of the IOT system. It ensures the necessary cooperation and stable
networking between devices. These applications are the defining software technology
of the IOT network because without them, it is not an IOT system. They manage the
various applications, protocols, and limitations of each device to allow
communication.

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 • Real-Time Analytics

These applications take data or input from various devices and convert it into viable
actions or clear patterns for human analysis. They analyse information based on
various settings and designs in order to perform automation-related tasks or provide
the data required by industry.

1.9 Application and Process Extension

These applications extend the reach of existing systems and software to allow a wider,
more effective system. They integrate predefined devices for specific purposes such as
allowing certain mobile devices or engineering instruments access. It supports improved
productivity and more accurate data collection. IOT primarily exploits standard protocols and
networking technologies.

However, the major enabling technologies and protocols of IOT are RFID, NFC, low-
energy Bluetooth, low-energy wireless, low-energy radio protocols, LTE-A, and Wi Fi-Direct.
These technologies support the specific networking functionality needed in an IOT system in
contrast to a standard uniform network of common systems.

Figure 1.2 Internet of Things Integration of Platforms and Applications

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1.9.1 Common Uses

• RFID technology employs 2-way radio transmitter-receivers to identify and track

tags associated with objects.
• NFC consists of communication protocols for electronic devices, typically a mobile
device and a standard device.
• Low-Energy Bluetooth

This technology supports the low-power, long-use need of IOT function while
exploiting a standard technology with native support across systems.

• Low-Energy Wireless

This technology replaces the most power hungry aspect of an IOT system. Though
sensors and other elements can power down over long periods, communication links
(i.e., wireless) must remain in listening mode. Low-energy wireless not only reduces
consumption, but also extends the life of the device through less use.

• Radio Protocols

Zig Bee, Z-Wave, and Thread are radio protocols for creating low-rate private area
networks. These technologies are low-power, but offer high throughput unlike many
similar options. This increases the power of small local device networks without the
typical costs.

• Wi Fi - Direct

Wi Fi-Direct eliminates the need for an access point. It allows P2P (peer-to-peer)
connections with the speed of Wi Fi but with lower latency. Wi Fi-Direct eliminates
an element of a network that often bogs it down, and it does not compromise on speed
or throughput.

IOT has applications across all industries and markets. It spans user groups from those
who want to reduce energy use in their home to large organizations who want to streamline
their operations. It proves not just useful, but nearly critical in many industries as technology
advances and we move towards th0e advanced automation imagined in the distant future.

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1.9.2 Engineering, Industry and Infrastructure

Applications of IOT in these areas include improving production, marketing, service

delivery, and safety. IOT provides a strong means of monitoring various processes; and real
transparency creates greater visibility for improvement opportunities. The deep level of control
afforded by IOT allows rapid and more action on those opportunities, which include events
like obvious customer needs, nonconforming product, malfunctions in equipment, problems
in the distribution network, and more. IOT also used in robotics such as floor cleaning robot,
wall making robot etc.

• Example

Joan runs a manufacturing facility that makes shields for manufacturing equipment.
When regulations change for the composition and function of the shields, the new
appropriate requirements are automatically programmed in production robotics, and
engineers are alerted about their approval of the changes.

1.9.3 Government And Safety

IOT applied to government and safety allows improved law enforcement, defence,
city planning, and economic management. The technology fills in the current gaps, corrects
many current flaws, and expands the reach of these efforts. For example, IOT can help city
planners have a clearer view of the impact of their design, and governments have a better idea
of the local economy.

• Example

Joan lives in a small city. She’s heard about a recent spike in crime in her area, and
worries about coming home late at night. Local law enforcement has been alerted about
the new “hot” zone through system flags, and they’ve increases their presence. Area
monitoring devices have detected suspicious behaviour and law enforcement has
investigated these leads to prevent crimes.

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1.9.4 Home and Office

In our daily lives, IOT provides a personalized experience from the home to the office
to the organizations we frequently do business with. This improves our overall satisfaction,
enhances productivity, and improves our health and safety. For example, IOT can help us
customize our office space to optimize our work.

1.9.5 Environmental Monitoring

The applications of IOT in environmental monitoring are broad: environmental

protection, extreme weather monitoring, water safety, endangered species protection,
commercial farming, and more. In these applications, sensors detect and measure every type
of environmental change.

• Air and Water Pollution

Current monitoring technology for air and water safety primarily uses manual labour
along with advanced instruments, and lab processing. IOT improves on this technology
by reducing the need for human labour, allowing frequent sampling, increasing the
range of sampling and monitoring, allowing sophisticated testing on-site, and binding
response efforts to detection systems. This allows us to prevent substantial
contamination and related disasters.

• Extreme Weather

Though powerful, advanced systems currently in use allow deep monitoring, they
suffer from using broad instruments, such as radar and satellites, rather than more
granular solutions. Their instruments for smaller details lack the same accurate
targeting of stronger technology.

New IOT advances promise more fine-grained data, better accuracy, and flexibility.
Effective forecasting requires high detail and flexibility in range, instrument type, and
deployment. This allows early detection and early responses to prevent loss of life and
property.

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 • Commercial Farming

Today's sophisticated commercial farms have exploited advanced technology and

biotechnology for quite some time, however, IOT introduces more access to deeper
automation and analysis.

Much of commercial farming, like weather monitoring, suffers from a lack of precision
and requires human labour in the area of monitoring. Its automation also remains
limited.

IOT allows operations to remove much of the human intervention in system function,
farming analysis, and monitoring. Systems detect changes to crops, soil, environment,
and more. They optimize standard processes through analysis of large, rich data
collections. They also prevent health hazards from happening and allow better control.

1.9.6 Energy Applications

The optimization qualities of IOT in manufacturing also apply to energy consumption.

IOT allows a wide variety of energy control and monitoring functions, with applications in
devices, commercial and residential energy use, and the energy source. Optimization results
from the detailed analysis previously unavailable to most organizations and individuals.

• Residential Energy

The rise of technology has driven energy costs up. Consumers search for ways to
reduce or control consumption. IOT offers a sophisticated way to analyse and optimize
use not only at device level, but throughout the entire system of the home. This can
mean simple switching off or dimming of lights, or changing device settings and
modifying multiple home settings to optimize energy use.

IOT can also discover problematic consumption from issues like older appliances,
damaged appliances, or faulty system components. Traditionally, finding such
problems required the use of often multiple professionals.

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 • Commercial Energy

Energy waste can easily and quietly impact business in a major way, given the
tremendous energy needs of even small organizations. Smaller organizations wrestle
with balancing costs of business while delivering a product with typically smaller
margins, and working with limited funding and technology. Larger organizations must
monitor a massive, complex ecosystem of energy use that offers few simple, effective
solutions for energy use management.

A smart-meter still requires a reader to visit the

site. This automated meter reader makes visits
unnecessary, and also allows energy companies to
bill based on real-time data instead of estimates
over time.

Fig. 1.3 Smart Meter

IOT simplifies the process of energy monitoring and management while maintaining a
low cost and high level of precision. It addresses all points of an organization's consumption
across devices. Its depth of analysis and control provides organizations with a strong means
of managing their consumption for cost shaving and output optimization. IOT systems
discover energy issues in the same way as functional issues in a complex business network,
and provide solutions.

• Reliability

The analytics and action delivered by IOT also help to ensure system reliability.
Beyond consumption, IOT prevents system overloads or throttling. It also detects
threats to system performance and stability, which protects against losses such as
downtime, damaged equipment, and injuries.

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1.9.7 Consumer Applications

Consumers benefit personally and professionally from the optimization and data
analysis of IOT. IOT technology behaves like a team of personal assistants, advisors, and
security. It enhances the way we live, work, and play.

• Home – IOT takes the place of a full staff:

• Butler – IOT waits for you to return home, and ensures your home remains fully
prepared. It monitors your supplies, family, and the state of your home. It takes actions
to resolve any issues that appear.
• Chef – An IOT kitchen prepares meals or simply aids you in preparing them.
• Nanny – IOT can somewhat act as a guardian by controlling access, providing
supplies, and alerting the proper individuals in an emergency.
• Gardner – The same IOT systems of a farm easily work for home landscaping.
• Repairman – Smart systems perform key maintenance and repairs, and also request
them.
• Security Guard – IOT watches over you 24/7. It can observe suspicious individuals
miles away, and recognize the potential of minor equipment problems to become
disasters well before they do.

Fig. 1.4 Electric Stove

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• Work
A smart office or other workspace combines customization of the work environment
with smart tools. IOT learns about you, your job, and the way you work to deliver an
optimized environment. This results in practical accommodations like adjusting the
room temperature, but also more advanced benefits like modifying your schedule and
the tools you use to increase your output and reduce your work time. IOT acts as a
manager and consultant capable of seeing what you cannot

• Play
IOT learns as much about you personally as it does professionally. This enables the
technology to support leisure:

• Culture and Night Life – IOT can analyse your real-world activities and response to
guide you in finding more of the things and places you enjoy such as recommending
restaurants and events based on your preferences and experiences.

• Vacations – Planning and saving for vacations proves difficult for some, and many
utilize agencies, which can be replaced by IOT.

• Products and Services – IOT offers better analysis of the products you like and need
than current analytics based on its deeper access. It integrates with key information
like your finances to recommend great solutions.

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1.10 Equipment and Cost

Following equipments are used in this project and their cost is also shown in the table.

S.N Name of Equipments Quantity Cost

1 Arduino Nano 2 650

2 Battery 8V 1 300
3 Battery 12V 1 450
4 Ultrasonic sensor 1 99
5 Node MCU 1 340
6 DC shunt motor 2 500
7 Relay module 3 250
8 Water pump 1 300
9 Water tank 1 50
10 L293d 1 150
11 Ply board 1 200
12 Wheels and wheel connector 4 320
13 Vacuum cleaner 2 150
14 12V to 5V converter 2 150
15 Wiping motor 1 700
16 Connecting leads and glue - 200
17 Other - 1000
18 Total - 5809

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 CHAPTER-2

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

2.1 Principal Components Of Project

1. Ultrasonic sensor

2. Motor driver L293d

3. Node MCU

4. DC shunt motor

5. Wiper motor

6. Vacuum cleaner

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2.1.1 Ultrasonic Sensor

Ultrasonic ranging and detecting devices use high frequency sound waves called
ultrasonic waves to detect presence of an object and its range. Normal frequency range of
human ear is roughly 20Hz to 20,000Hz. Ultrasonic sound waves are sound waves that are
above the range of human ear, and thus have frequency above 20,000Hz. An ultrasonic sensor
necessarily consists of a transducer for conversion of one form of energy to another, a housing
enclosing the ultrasonic transducer and an electrical connection. These sensors are of two types:

• Ultrasonic Transmitter – Before transmitting the ultrasonic wave, there is a part which
is ultrasonic wave generator that functions to generate ultrasonic wave. In that part,
there is timing instruction means for generating an instruction signal for intermittently
providing ultrasonic waves. This signal will send to an ultrasonic wave generator for
generating ultrasonic waves based on the instruction signal from said timing instruction
means (transform electrical energy into sound wave). After ultrasonic wave was
produced, ultrasonic transmitter transmits the ultrasonic waves toward a road surface to
find out the obstacle. The range that obstacle detected is depends on the range of
ultrasonic sensors that used.

Fig 2.2 Ultrasonic Transmitter

• Ultrasonic Receiver – If the ultrasonic wave detects the obstacle, it will produce a
reflected wave. An ultrasonic receiver is used for receiving the ultrasonic waves
reflected from the road surface to generate a reception signal. There is ultrasonic
transducer that will transform back the sound wave to electrical energy. This signal
amplified by an amplifier. The amplified signal is compared with reference signal to
detect components in the amplified signal due to obstacles on the road surface. The

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 magnitude of the reference signal or the amplification factor of the amplifier is
controlled to maintain a constant ratio between the average of the reference signal and
the average of the amplified signal.

Fig 2.3 Ultrasonic Receiver

2.1.2 L298N Motor Driver Module

L298N Motor Driver Module

L298N Motor Driver Module Pinout

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 This L298N Motor Driver Module is a high power motor driver module for driving DC and
Stepper Motors. This module consists of an L298 motor driver IC and a 78M05 5V regulator.
L298N Module can control up to 4 DC motors, or 2 DC motors with directional and speed control.

L298N Module Pinout Configuration

Pin Name Description
IN1 & IN2 Motor A input pins. Used to control the
spinning direction of Motor A
IN3 & IN4 Motor B input pins. Used to control the
spinning direction of Motor B
ENA Enables PWM signal for Motor A
ENB Enables PWM signal for Motor B
OUT1 & OUT2 Output pins of Motor A
OUT3 & OUT4 Output pins of Motor B
12V 12V input from DC power Source
5V Supplies power for the switching logic
circuitry inside L298N IC
GND Ground pin

L298 Module Features & Specifications

3 Driver Model: L298N 2A
4 Driver Chip: Double H Bridge L298N
5 Motor Supply Voltage (Maximum): 46V
6 Motor Supply Current (Maximum): 2A
7 Logic Voltage: 5V
8 Driver Voltage: 5-35V
9 Driver Current:2A
10 Logical Current:0-36mA
11 Maximum Power (W): 25W
12 Current Sense for each motor
13 Heatsink for better performance
14 Power-On LED indicator

Brief about L298N Module

The L298N Motor Driver module consists of an L298 Motor Driver IC, 78M05 Voltage Regulator,
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 resistors, capacitor, Power LED, 5V jumper in an integrated circuit.

78M05 Voltage regulator will be enabled only when the jumper is placed. When the power supply
is less than or equal to 12V, then the internal circuitry will be powered by the voltage regulator
and the 5V pin can be used as an output pin to power the microcontroller. The jumper should not
be placed when the power supply is greater than 12V and separate 5V should be given through 5V
terminal to power the internal circuitry.

ENA & ENB pins are speed control pins for Motor A and Motor B while IN1& IN2 and IN3 &
IN4 are direction control pins for Motor A and Motor B.
Internal circuit diagram of L298N Motor Driver module is given below:

Applications of L298N Module

15 Drive DC motors.
16 Drive stepping motors
17 In Robotics

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NodeMCU (ESP8266):

NodeMCU ESP8266 Pinout:

NodeMCU is an open-source Lua based firmware and development board specially targeted for
IoT based Applications. It includes firmware that runs on the ESP8266 Wi-Fi SoC from Espressif
Systems, and hardware which is based on the ESP-12 module.

NodeMCU Development Board Pinout Configuration

Pin Category Name Description
Power Micro-USB, 3.3V, GND, Vin Micro-USB: NodeMCU can
be powered through the
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 USB port

3.3V: Regulated 3.3V can be

supplied to this pin to
power the board

GND: Ground pins

Vin: External Power Supply

Control Pins EN, RST The pin and the button
resets the microcontroller
Analog Pin A0 Used to measure analog
voltage in the range of 0-
3.3V
GPIO Pins GPIO1 to GPIO16 NodeMCU has 16 general
purpose input-output pins
on its board
SPI Pins SD1, CMD, SD0, CLK NodeMCU has four pins
available for SPI
communication.
UART Pins TXD0, RXD0, TXD2, RXD2 NodeMCU has two UART
interfaces, UART0 (RXD0 &
TXD0) and UART1 (RXD1 &
TXD1). UART1 is used to
upload the
firmware/program.
I2C Pins NodeMCU has I2C
functionality support but
due to the internal
functionality of these pins,
you have to find which pin is
I2C.

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 NodeMCU ESP8266 Specifications & Features
• Microcontroller: Tensilica 32-bit RISC CPU Xtensa LX106

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V

• Input Voltage: 7-12V

• Digital I/O Pins (DIO): 16

• Analog Input Pins (ADC): 1

• UARTs: 1

• SPIs: 1

• I2Cs: 1

• Flash Memory: 4 MB

• SRAM: 64 KB

• Clock Speed: 80 MHz

• USB-TTL based on CP2102 is included onboard, Enabling Plug n Play

• PCB Antenna

• Small Sized module to fit smartly inside your IoT projects

Brief data About NodeMCU ESP8266:

The NodeMCU ESP8266 development board comes with the ESP-12E module containing
ESP8266 chip having Tensilica Xtensa 32-bit LX106 RISC microprocessor. This microprocessor
supports RTOS and operates at 80MHz to 160 MHz adjustable clock frequency. NodeMCU has
128 KB RAM and 4MB of Flash memory to store data and programs. Its high processing power
with in-built Wi-Fi / Bluetooth and Deep Sleep Operating features make it ideal for IoT projects.

NodeMCU can be powered using Micro USB jack and VIN pin (External Supply Pin). It supports
UART, SPI, and I2C interface.

Programming NodeMCU ESP8266 with Arduino IDE:

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The NodeMCU Development Board can be easily programmed with Arduino IDE since it is easy
to use.

Programming NodeMCU with the Arduino IDE will hardly take 5-10 minutes. All you need is the
Arduino IDE, a USB cable and the NodeMCU board itself. You can check this Getting Started
Tutorial for NodeMCU to prepare your Arduino IDE for NodeMCU.

Uploading your first program:

Once Arduino IDE is installed on the computer, connect the board with the computer using the
USB cable. Now open the Arduino IDE and choose the correct board by selecting
Tools>Boards>NodeMCU1.0 (ESP-12E Module), and choose the correct Port by selecting
Tools>Port. To get it started with the NodeMCU board and blink the built-in LED, load the
example code by selecting Files>Examples>Basics>Blink. Once the example code is loaded into
your IDE, click on the ‘upload’ button given on the top bar. Once the upload is finished, you
should see the built-in LED of the board blinking.

Applications of NodeMCU
• Prototyping of IoT devices

• Low power battery operated applications

• Network projects

• Projects requiring multiple I/O interfaces with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionalities

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17.1.1 DC Shunt motor

A DC motor is any of a class of rotary electrical machines that converts direct current
electrical energy into mechanical energy. The most common types rely on the forces produced
by magnetic fields. Nearly all types of DC motors have some internal mechanism, either
electromechanical or electronic, to periodically change the direction of current flow in part of
the motor.

Fig. 2.7 DC shunt motor

DC motors were the first form of motor widely used, as they could be powered from
existing direct-current lighting power distribution systems. Speed of DC motor can be
controlled over a wide range using either a variable supply voltage or by changing the strength
of current in field windings. Small DC motors are used in tools, toys, and appliances.

The universal motor can operate on direct current but is a light weigh brushed motor
used for portable power tools and appliances.

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 Larger DC motors are currently used in propulsion of electric vehicles elevator and
hoists and in drives for steel rolling mills. The advent of power electronics has made
replacement of DC motors with AC motors possible in many applications.

Mathematical expression of dc shunt motor described as…

A DC shunt motor (also known as a shunt wound DC motor) is a type of self-excited

DC motor where the field windings are shunted to or are connected in parallel to the armature
winding of the motor. Since they are connected in parallel the armature and field windings are
exposed to the same supply voltage. Though there are separate branches for the flow of
armature Current and field current as shown in the figure of below.

Fig. 2.8 DC Shunt Motor Circuit Diagram

DC Shunt Motor Equations

Let us now consider the voltage and current being supplied from the electrical terminal
to the motor be given by E and Itotal respectively.

This supply current in case of the shunt wound DC motor is split up into 2 parts. I a
flowing through the armature winding of resistance Ra and Ish flowing through the field winding
of resistance Rsh. The voltage across both windings remains the same. From there we can write..

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Thus we put this value of armature current Ia to get general voltage equation of a DC shunt
motor.

Now in general practice when the motor is in its running condition and the supply voltage is
constant and the shunt field current given by-

But we know Ish ∝ Φ

i.e. field flux Φ is proportional to filed current Ish. Thus the field flux remains more or less
constant, and for this reason, a shunt wound DC motor is called a constant flux motor.

17.1.2 Wiper Motor

Windscreen wiper motor brushes have played very important role in the construction
of wiper motors. The motors used in windscreen wipers are also known as Ferrite magnet type
motors as permanent magnets are used in them. These motors contain gears to control the speed
of the wiper and three brushes to be used according to the speed of the wiper and the motor
itself.

These three brushes include a high speed brush, a low speed brush and a common brush
for the ground. The gear section of the wiper motor also contains a cam switch to stop the wiper
every time at the same position.

Fig. 2.9 DC wiper motor

The armature coils in the wiper motor generate a counter-electromotive force when it
is turned to control the speed of rotation of the motor.
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 When low-speed brush from the three Windscreen wiper motor brushes provides
current into the armature coils then they generate a large counter electromotive force to slow
down the speed of rotation of the wiper motor.

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17.2 Assembly of Project

Project is assemble on a ply board. Four wheels are connect with all four corners. Two
wheels that’s on front side of board and two wheels are connected with back side of ply board.
Front side wheels are free to move while back side wheels are connected with motors. These
motors are dc shunt motors.

Movement of motors is controlled by a motor driver. This motor driver is programed

with Arduino software and power supply is received from the 12 volt battery.

Two batteries are used one battery is of 12 volt and other battery is of 8 volt and these
Batteries also have a 12 to 5 volt convertor and a 8 to 5 volt convertor because some devices
are used 12 volt supply and some used 5 volt supply. The classification of 12v and 5v supplies
is given below-

• 5V operated devices
➢ Node MCU
➢ Ultrasonic sensor
➢ Water pump

• 12v operated devices

➢ Motors
➢ Wiper motor
➢ Vacuum cleaner

First we connected all devices with their required supplies. Some devices require relay
for operation so we connect with relay to the devices. There are three relays are used in this
project these relays are connected with the devices. Relay receives three input wires these wires
connected with supply, ground and one with Arduino 1.

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 • Relays connection with device

Relay 1 Water Pump (5v)

Relay 2 Wiper (12v)

Relay 3 Vacuum Cleaner (12v)

Two wheels operate with dc motors and these dc motors are operated with the motor driver
L293D the motor driver use Arduino programming and pin connection.

In Arduino software digital write pin is used for providing input. For operation of motor
driver we provide input to motor driver from the Arduino digital write pin. Different pins are
assigned for the operation of Arduino. The pin used is given below –

Digital write pins of Arduino Pin of L293D

D6 M1b

D5 M1a

D8 M2b

D7 M2a

There are two Arduino nano used and these are nominated with arduino 1 and arduino
2. Arduino 1 is used for the programming of three relays and is operate at a voltage of 5v. This
is programmed with the Arduino software.

This is also connected with the node MCU for IOT connection. Second Arduino is used
for the programming of motor driver. Motor driver is programmed for the motion control of dc
motors. When ultrasonic sensor send signal to the Arduino then as per the turn number motor
driver operate motors for right turn or left turn and then motor move forward.

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 Node MCU is used for the IOT control of floor cleaner. This node mcu is programed
with the Arduino software. Node MCU is connected with Blynk app. When internet is
connected to node MCU and Blynk app is operate then we can control the four circuits.

Pin of node MCU Connection

D0 vacuum cleaner

D1 water pump

D2 wiper motor

D3 motor driver

All devices are assemble and placed their most suitable place. Figure of project is given below-

• Circuit Diagram

Fig. 2.2.1 Circuit Diagram

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• Project Picture

Fig 2.2.2 Floor Cleaning Robot

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 CHAPTER 3

SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION

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3.1 Programing for Node MCU

Node MCU is also programmed by Arduino Nano software. Node MCU is used to receive
signal from Blynk App

0#define BLYNK_PRINT Serial

#include <ESP8266WiFi.h>

#include <BlynkSimpleEsp8266.h>

// Authorization token from the Blynk App.

char auth[] = "d01d138837df429eaa8269b0360fe2e6";

// Your Wi Fi credentials;

// Set password to "" for open networks.

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char ssid[] = "Qadir";

char pass[] = "1234567890";

const int sensorPin= A0; //sensor pin connected to analog pin A0

float lock;

void setup()

Serial.begin(9600);

Blynk.begin(auth, ssid, pass);

pinMode(sensorPin, INPUT);

Blynk.virtualWrite(V0, lock);

Blynk.run();

void loop()

lock = analogRead(sensorPin);

Serial.println(lock);//This will print the liquid level in the monitor

Blynk.virtualWrite(V0, lock);

delay(100);

Blynk.run();

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 CHAPTER-4

WORKING OF PROJECT

4.1 Working

Floor cleaning robot has two switch that are connected with two batteries. First step is
to on both switches and connected Wi Fi with node MCU and make whole circuit online with
Blynk app. When we give signal from Blynk app to start motion than a Forword motion will
start by the program set by the Arduino Nano.

Project has three more switch from Blynk app. First switch is connected with water
pump second one is connected with water pump and third one is connected with vacuum
cleaner. we can control the all three switch from Blynk app as per the requirement of the
cleaning.

When switch D3 turn ON from the Blynk app then the wheel start to move to forward
direction. If any obstacle or wall come in front of robot than ultrasonic sensor receive the signal
and send information to Arduino Nano than wheels start to turn. This turn is move towards left
if round is even and move to left if round is odd than robot turn to right.

We have need to analyse the dimension of room and then set number of turn in Arduino
software programming. For motion straight or turning to left or right we have to connection the
motor driver to Arduino Nano software and setting low or high the pins D5, D6, D7, D8. These
pin are set in program as given below-

• For straight forward motion

Pin name State

D5 low

D6 high

D7 low

D8 high

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 • For turn right motion
D5 high

D6 low

D7 low

D8 high

• For turn left motion

D5 low

D6 high

D7 high

D8 low

Where

T= turn number

N= total turn set in programing

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CHEPTER – 5
RESULT

As a result of this autonomous IOT based floor cleaning robot, the function of each part
is working well and the whole system is successfully accomplished. This perform well the
working of movement in a whole room direction and make cleaning of the room.

The ranging accuracy of ultrasonic sensor in this prototype is about 20cm to 2m and
works effectively within the prescribed limit of 50 cm range.

5.1 FINAL OVERVIEW OF PROJECT

In this project, we have checked the working of our project, we connected it with a

batteries and whose cleaning and moving system is controlled by a DC gear motor and pump.

This technique is eco-friendly and this work is an attempt to reduce accidents while in critical

driving conditions. We have tested the working of the system by placing various objects ahead

as obstacles.

The system responded by reducing the speed of the vehicle when the obstacle is placed

at various distances from it. Also system properly perform the cleaning via vacuum cleaner and

wiper motor and this process is properly controlled by internet of things. Controlling of system

via Blynk app is properly working.

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APPLICATION

Floor cleaning robot is developed to make floor cleaning process easier. This can be
used in power plant like nuclear power plants because in that places the harmful radiations is
placed and cause serious health problems.

To avoiding this we can send a robot to perform the whole operation. In colleges and
other places where large floor area is present we can use floor cleaning robot to clean that areas.
In industries we required cleaning in large areas as well as small areas and both areas can be
clean without need of personnel. By this we can save money and time.

The Android app is generally developed using JAVA language. The app controlling
this vacuum robot can be built without having the knowledge in java language. It is called as
“VBot211” developed by MIT App Inventor. Shown below is a diagram which shows the
interface of the app.

In this way, some functional requirements that would improve the robot performance
were not taking into account due either to their inherent complexity or to their mechanical
implications. These robots operate semi- or fully autonomously to perform services useful to
the well-being of humans and equipment. With the aim of keeping our robot as simple as
possible, while able to perform the initial goals, i.e. an autonomous vacuum cleaner robot able
to randomly navigate through a room or a house with the minimum human assistance, the
following specifications were found:

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FUTURE SCOPE

This robot can modified in future for a better effective work and multipurpose.
Efficiency of cleaning can be improve. By using IR sensor and to add other features we can
make a device that perfectly work for cleaning. If we add a timer than it can work for a special
time with starting automatically.

This floor cleaning robot is limited to clean floor stairs cannot be cleaned by this so it
can be modified for cleaning of stairs. This robot can be modified for cleaning of more than
one room by one robot. This robot cannot clean circular room we can programmed for cleaning
every shaped room. So these are the future scope of floor cleaning robot

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CONCLUSION

We have successfully completed the autonomous IOT based floor cleaning robot model
prototype and this project presents the implementation of an Automatic cleaning System
controlled by Internet of Thing, but the speed of the vehicle can be reduced automatically due
to the sensing of the obstacles.

It reduces the accident levels and tends to save the lives of so many people. By doing
this project practically we gained the knowledge about working of automatic braking system
and with this future study and research.

We hope to develop the system into an even more advanced speed control system for
automobile safety, while realizing that this certainly requires tons of work and learning, like
the programming and operation of microcontrollers and the automobile structure.

Hence we believe that the incorporation of all components in Automatic Braking

System will maximize safety and also give such system a bigger market space and a
competitive edge in the market.

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