An Intelligent Dropbox (I-Dropbox) Monitoring and Controlling System using a Smartphone

Logistics play a major role in the fast-changing world with billions of parcels delivered globally. This paper uses the NodeMCU system platform to automate parcel delivery monitoring and control via the Internet of Things (IoT). This initiative was born out of a current parcel drop box practice study, which revealed that parcels delivered to and placed in drop boxes are frequently lost and abandoned by users. The main purpose of this research is to provide convenience to the consumer by notifying them when their parcel is delivered and safely protecting the parcel in the drop box, therefore at once can improve the parcel delivery systems smartly. Furthermore, this research will help promote the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0), which will make all systems smarter and more automated by alerting consumers to parcels and receiving notifications via their smartphones. The Infrared (IR) obstacle sensor is used to detect the existence of the parcel. When a parcel is dropped in the drop box, the sensor activates and interfaces with the Wi-Fi Module, which sends a notification to the user’s phone via the Blynk app. The smart drop parcel application may be installed on Android and iPhone devices. The Arduino IDE and the Blynk platform were utilized. The Arduino IDE is used for compiling and uploading the software to the NodeMCU, and the Blynk platform is used for displaying parcel notifications and controlling the lock mechanism. It is accessible from any location as long as it is linked to the internet. As a result, the I-Dropbox has fully functioned and accomplished its objectives. According to the study’s findings, the I-Drop Box helps users resolve the issues stated.