Internet of Things Enabled Automatic Meter Reading

The world is currently going through a huge transition towards digitalization and sustainability. Sustainability focuses on responsible resource management and environmental preservation, whereas digitalization entails the conversion of many processes and systems into connected, digital forms. Energy management, which aims to offer clean and affordable energy solutions while minimising waste and environmental damage, is one of the important sectors garnering significant attention in this context. Energy management involves the methodical optimisation of energy use in a variety of contexts, including commercial and industrial facilities and residential settings. The energy metre, a tool used to measure electricity, gas, or other energy kinds, is essential to this project. Traditional energy metres are evolving into "smart" energy metres, which may send consumption data periodically or in real-time in addition to measuring energy usage. The usability of energy metres is considerably increased by this feature for both consumers and energy suppliers. Industry 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution, which is characterised by the incorporation of digital technologies into manufacturing and industrial processes, in the broader context of business and technology. Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and automation are key technologies advancing this transformation. These technologies are essential for improving productivity, sustainability, and efficiency across sectors. A key component of increasing energy management practises is the Internet of Things (IoT). The internet of things (IoT) is a network of connected gadgets and sensors that can gather and send data. IoT-enabled devices are crucial to the real-time monitoring and management of energy use in the field of energy management. These gadgets are capable of collecting information from many sources, such as energy metres, and transmitting it for analysis and well-informed decision-making. An IoT-improved Automatic Metre Reading (AMR) system is shown in the study. Energy metres can be remotely read using AMR technology, eliminating the requirement for manual intervention. In this case, IoT technology enhances the capabilities of the AMR system by being easily incorporated into it. Wireless sensors and specialised communication protocols are used in the energy metres as part of this integration to enable real-time data monitoring and transfer.