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    Internet of Things (IoT) based platform for technical infrastructure management
    (SCTIMST, 2025-10-18) Sajithlal, MK
    At the Biomedical Technology Wing, the Division of Engineering Services manages various technical infrastructures, including IT systems, networks, air conditioning, electrical systems, and many sophisticated instruments. To enhance efficiency, a proactive monitoring and management approach is desirable over the traditional “firefighting” approach, as it helps reduce both operational costs and equipment downtime. Under the DST-TRC funded project titled “Development of Connected Platform for Infrastructure Management,” an Internet of Things (IoT)-based platform was developed for real-time monitoring of environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, light, air pressure, etc.), as well as the vital parameters of electrical and mechanical equipment (voltage, current, surface temperature, vibration, etc.). The system also tracks water levels in various overhead tanks. The platform automatically sends alerts (via SMS, email, or mobile notifications) to the concerned facility custodians whenever anomalies are detected in the monitored parameters. In addition, automation based on human movement has been implemented for controlling lights and exhaust fans. The entire system was developed using open-source software and hardware platforms. This platform is scalable and can be extended for real-time monitoring of patient vitals—such as heart rate, SpO₂, and blood pressure using wearable sensors (like wristbands or rings). The initiative was launched in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Trivandrum, as part of the Digital Health program.