Smart Occupancy Monitoring

Abstract

Retrieving real-time or historic occupancy and environmental conditions data of public spaces still need significant developments. The Smart Occupancy Monitoring (SOM) system addresses this by proposing an end-to-end solution. IoT-enabled devices equipped with sensors collect occupancy and temperature data, transmitted via MQTT for real-time analysis. A centralized dashboard visualizes space utilization and environmental metrics, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience. Testing across enclosed and open spaces demonstrated over 20% energy savings and improved space utilization by 4%. Future enhancements include battery operated devices and network-independent operations.