Smart Toilet Monitoring System Using IoT for Hygiene and Health Management


Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 01 | Page : 13-23
    By

    Dr. N.B. Mahesh Kumar,

  1. Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

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The Smart Toilet Monitoring System using IoT is an innovative solution that leverages Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enhance restroom hygiene, optimize water usage, and enable health diagnostics. This system integrates a variety of sensors to monitor occupancy, water flow, air quality, and health biomarkers such as pH and turbidity in urine and stool. Real-time data is processed and transmitted to a cloud platform for advanced analytics and visualization, accessible via a mobile app or dashboard. It includes automated flushing, water leak detection, odor control, and predictive maintenance alerts, ensuring optimal hygiene and resource efficiency. Additionally, the system’s health monitoring capability offers personalized insights into hydration levels, glucose levels, and other health indicators, aiding in early disease detection. By combining IoT, AI-driven analytics, and smart automation, this system addresses the challenges of traditional toilet systems, including resource wastage, high maintenance costs, and the lack of real-time health monitoring. This technology can be deployed in homes, public restrooms, and healthcare facilities, fostering a cleaner, more efficient, and health-conscious environment.

Keywords: Smart toilet, hygiene management, health monitoring biomarker analysis, automated flushing, water conservation, air quality monitoring, predictive maintenance

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Volume 13
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Received 02/02/2025
Accepted 15/02/2025
Published 18/03/2025
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