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IoT Fall Detector Using MPU6050 & ESP8266
As we all know the fall detector system is very useful for older people. This is because it can notify the individual or family member when it detects a fall and reduces the risk of delay in medical attention. So it leads to the development of various types of automatic fall detector systems. Nowadays, we can also find fall detectors in smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other types of wearables. IoT-based fall detector devices can save lives in an emergency. So in today’s tutorial, we are going to build an IoT Fall Detector Using MPU6050, NodeMCU ESP8266, and Blynk Application.
The MPU6050 sensor module has a built-in gyroscope and an accelerometer sensor. The gyroscope is used to determine the orientation and the accelerometer provides information about the angle, such as X, Y, and Z-axis data. To detect the fall, we will compare the acceleration magnitude with the threshold value. If a fall is detected, the device sends a notification and email to the concerned person. NodeMCU ESP8266 is used here as a microcontroller and Wi-Fi module to send a notification with Blynk IoT App.
Components Required
The following are the components required for the IoT Fall Detector system. You can buy them from the amazon link provided below:
MPU6050 Sensor Module
The MPU6050 sensor module is a 6-axis (3- axis accelerometer and 3- axis gyroscope) module.
IoT Fall Detector Using MPU6050 & ESP8266
As we all know the fall detector system is very useful for older people. This is because it can notify the individual or family member when it detects a fall and reduces the risk of delay in medical attention. So it leads to the development of various types of automatic fall detector systems. Nowadays, we can also find fall detectors in smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other types of wearables. IoT-based fall detector devices can save lives in an emergency. So in today’s tutorial, we are going to build an IoT Fall Detector Using MPU6050, NodeMCU ESP8266, and Blynk Application.
The MPU6050 sensor module has a built-in gyroscope and an accelerometer sensor. The gyroscope is used to determine the orientation and the accelerometer provides information about the angle, such as X, Y, and Z-axis data. To detect the fall, we will compare the acceleration magnitude with the threshold value. If a fall is detected, the device sends a notification and email to the concerned person. NodeMCU ESP8266 is used here as a microcontroller and Wi-Fi module to send a notification with Blynk IoT App.
Components Required
The following are the components required for the IoT Fall Detector system. You can buy them from the amazon link provided below:
MPU6050 Sensor Module
The MPU6050 sensor module is a 6-axis (3- axis accelerometer and 3- axis gyroscope) module.