Speed Measurement of Moving Object using Arduino

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 13 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Jay Bahadur Singh,

  • Golu Pal,

  • Abhay Vishwakarma,

  • Ramniwas Yadav,

  • Akshay Kumar,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow,, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Student, Department of Electrical Engineering Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow,, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Student, Department of Electrical Engineering Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow,, Uttar Pradesh, India
  4. Student, Department of Electrical Engineering Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow,, Uttar Pradesh, India
  5. Student, Department of Electrical Engineering Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow,, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

This research paper presents the design, construction, and testing of a low-cost and reliable system for measuring the speed of moving objects using an Arduino micro controller. The project employs Infrared (IR) sensors as photo gates to detect the time taken by an object to travel between two fixed points, allowing the Arduino to calculate the speed using basic timing algorithms. The design provides an affordable and educational alternative to expensive commercial instruments. The system finds applications in laboratory experiments, traffic speed monitoring, robotics, and automation. Experimental results demonstrate that the system achieves an accuracy within a  margin when properly calibrated.

Keywords: Arduino, Speed Measurement, IR Sensor, Photogate, Microcontroller, Real-Time Measurement, Automation, Robotics.

How to cite this article:
Jay Bahadur Singh, Golu Pal, Abhay Vishwakarma, Ramniwas Yadav, Akshay Kumar. Speed Measurement of Moving Object using Arduino. Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology. 2026; 13(01):-.
How to cite this URL:
Jay Bahadur Singh, Golu Pal, Abhay Vishwakarma, Ramniwas Yadav, Akshay Kumar. Speed Measurement of Moving Object using Arduino. Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology. 2026; 13(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rtsrt/article=2026/view=238957


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Ahead of Print Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
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Received 22/12/2025
Accepted 20/01/2026
Published 20/03/2026
Publication Time 88 Days
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