Advantech AIoT InnoWorks & Capstone

1. PREMIS-F: Smart Monitoring and Non-Intrusive Predictive Maintenance

Advantech IoT Cloud Machine Learning Data Acquisition Sensors

Developed a functional demo model of a smart manufacturing system centered around a conveyor belt, equipped with Advantech data acquisition modules and sensors. The system monitored critical parameters such as material count, compressed air pressure, actuator timing, and motor conditions.

  • 3D Digital Twin: Designed and implemented a fully integrated 3D dashboard using Advantech's IoT Cloud platform.
  • AI Predictive Maintenance: Embedded a machine learning model to analyze motor data and predict potential faults before failure.
  • Automated Alerts: System automatically sent real-time email notifications to designated personnel when anomalies were detected.

2. Modular Gripper for Cobot (FYP)

Robotics FEA Analysis Wireless Power Transfer

Design and develop a modular end-effector system for collaborative robots (Cobots) integrating wireless power transfer (WPT) and wireless communication modules to enable intelligent, tool-free interchangeability between soft, granular, and rigid grippers. Engineering a universal locking mechanism evaluated through finite element analysis (FEA), physical load tests, and durability testing.

3. IoT Smart Agriculture System

Arduino IoT Cloud Blynk 2.0 ESP32-CAM

Designed a retractable greenhouse roof using a raindrop sensor and servo motor to prevent overwatering. Integrated a dual-axis solar tracking system to optimize solar energy harvesting. Developed an Arduino IoT Cloud-based system for real-time monitoring of soil moisture, humidity, and pH. Implemented an ESP32-CAM-based insect detection system linked to a pump-driven insecticide sprayer.

4. Make-Up Kit Assembly Robotic Arm

NI MyRIO LabVIEW Power Systems

Engineered a six degree-of-freedom robotic arm controlled via the National Instruments MyRIO board, programmed using LabVIEW for real-time motion control and sensor integration. Designed a tailored power supply unit comprising a servo motor, voltage regulators, and DC-DC converters to ensure stable and equal voltage distribution.

5. Smart Bus System

FPGA Thermistors IR Sensors

Developed a model of a bus station revolutionized with smart applications. Integrating thermistors and a servo motor to govern the entrance gate. Overlooks the use of Built in FPGA linked to a touch sensor which is triggered by the passengers. Infrared sensors are placed at alternating seats to prevent passengers from sitting on them.

6. Metal and Non-Metal Chute Sorter

PLC Design CX Programmer Pneumatics

Developed a chute like system using Programmable Logic Control (PLC) using CX programmer and designer. Filter non metal and metal items in groups four and release them into its respective bins. Capacitive and Inductive sensors were used to detect the items and actuators in the form of solenoid valves and double actuating pneumatic cylinders were used as output.

7. IoT Dam Water Level Sensor

AT89S51 Microcontroller Assembly Language

Developed a model of a dam integrated with IoT to activate the Water Level Sensor in detecting the height of the water in the dam. The whole system was controlled using 2 AT89S51 microcontrollers and written in assembly language code using Keil uvision software.

8. One Stop Bill Payment System

C++ Programming Database

Constructed a system using C++ programming to carry out bill payment using various methods such as TnG and Debit. Customers are given the option of paying the bill in separate amounts or all at once with the system auto deducting the value intended.

9. Car Parking Sensor

Analog Electronics IR Sensors

Created a simple model of a car with front and back sensors to act as obstacle detectors. Since microprocessors were not allowed to be used, Infrared Sensors were built from scratch to act as obstacle detectors. The distance between the obstacle and sensor is governed using a variable resistor.