IOT based smart baby incubator
Preterm newborn babies care is one of the foremost important and sensitive areas within the Bio-medical field. A few newborns are at a higher risk of mortality called high-risk infants because their birth weight puts them at a higher risk of infection and death, the problem of high-risk infants is p
2025-06-28 16:28:16 - Adil Khan
IOT based smart baby incubator
Project Area of Specialization Biomedical EngineeringProject SummaryPreterm newborn babies care is one of the foremost important and sensitive areas within the Bio-medical field. A few newborns are at a higher risk of mortality called high-risk infants because their birth weight puts them at a higher risk of infection and death, the problem of high-risk infants is prematurity.
The purpose of this project is to design and implement a control system using intelligent control to regulate the sorrounding temperature and humidity of the system, pulse rate and body temperature measurement, Jaundice level, and phototherapy in case of jaundice.
Arduino Uno will be used to control all activities inside the incubator. AutoCAD will be used to design the 3D model of an incubator, Proteus design suite and Arduino will be used for simulation. The control system is a combination of sensors and actuators that will provide a stable environment inside the incubator. In case of any unusual condition, the doctor and guardians will be informed about the infant through a mobile message. All parameters data will be saved in a mobile app for evaluation of the baby’s condition.
Project ObjectivesThe objective of the design of this project is especially for remote areas where hospitals are not available or hospitals have a lack of facilities. The basic aim is to design a low-cost project for my own village from where the hospital is about 35km-40km away. The incubator is portable by which we can transport babies from one location to another safely. It might be used when a baby is transported to a different hospital to get services not offered at their current location or access to doctors who specialize in areas they need additional care. An incubator is designed to provide a safe, controlled space for infants to live while their vital organs develop. Without this specifically controlled environment, many infants could not survive, particularly those born a few months early.
Project Implementation MethodThis project emphasizes on developing an infant incubator especially for premature babies. The project is divided into two parts, first is software simulation and second is hardware implementation. In software part, the project will be design in proteus design suit software to simulate all parameters. In hardware implementation entire chamber of the incubator will be constructed using Acrylic sheet as it is more advantageous over glass and plastic. This material is less dense – its density can range from 1100-1200 kg/m3. It is very much less than the density of glass which ranges 2420 to 2790 kg/m3. Transportation and assembling of acrylic materials are consequently easier and cheaper. Main chamber consists of two compartments. Larger compartment keeps the baby in and the smaller compartment comprises control units. The control unit consists of different types of sensors that control the whole system. DHT11 sensor will be used for measuring system temperature and humidity level, Body temperature sensor, pulse sensor for heartbeat rate, ESP32 cam for color detection, and light for the phototherapy in case of jaundice. Arduino UNO will be used to control the whole system. The supply current is provided by using transformers, rectifiers, bridges, and relays with 220V AC current.
Benefits of the ProjectAn incubator offers protection from allergens, germs, excessive noises, and light levels that might cause harm. An incubator's ability to control humidity also allows it to protect a baby's skin from losing too much water and becoming brittle or cracking.
Technical Details of Final Deliverable- Microprocessor based servo controlled system
- Controlled mode: Air.
- Air temperature control range : 25°C - 38°C (>37°C temperature setting.)
- Set temperature, air temperature, heat, juandice are displayed separately on LCD
- Alarm function in case of any abnormality
- Humidity is adjustable continuously
| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 40850 | |||
| Arduino UNo | Equipment | 2 | 2400 | 4800 |
| pulse sensor | Equipment | 1 | 500 | 500 |
| ESP32 Cam | Equipment | 1 | 1600 | 1600 |
| DHT11 | Equipment | 2 | 350 | 700 |
| ESP8266 | Equipment | 1 | 950 | 950 |
| Fluorescent Light | Equipment | 2 | 1000 | 2000 |
| server | Equipment | 1 | 9000 | 9000 |
| Acrylic box | Equipment | 1 | 14000 | 14000 |
| Body Tem sensor | Equipment | 2 | 1500 | 3000 |
| LCD display | Equipment | 2 | 1500 | 3000 |
| Shipping charges | Equipment | 1 | 1300 | 1300 |