IoT Based Load Sensing Seats Controlling Lights and Fans

In the present scenario, with the advancement of technology electricity plays an important role in our life. As the usage of electricity increases, the production also increases leading to the depletion of non-renewable resources, so conservation of electricity is the need of the hour. People tend to leave the lights and fans of the room switched on which adds to the power wastage. This paper emphasizes on automating the lights and fans of the room by using an energy-efficient system based on IOT using Arduino. Earlier works done on this issue has used motion sensors, load cells, and IR sensors to detect human presence in the room. These systems tend to be bulky and less accurate in detecting human presence. We propose a new method of load sensing based on the Force Sensing Resistor (FSR)sensor. FSR combines smart, lightweight, and power-efficient technologies for force and pressure sensing. Our designed system of smart seats is different, compact, and more energy-efficient. This kind of system will be extensively useful in places where the majority of the work is done seated. Such as office spaces, schools, college classrooms, salons, homes, trains, etc. It would help to lower energy the cost, prevent future resource depletion, raise the quality of life, and make a greener come to cleaner Earth.