Design and evaluation of a gps-gsm based iot tracking device for personal and asset tracking

Abstract

Trackers play a crucial role in society by enabling individuals and organizations to monitor and manage their assets, resources, and activities more effectively. For people, companies, and organizations to safeguard their valuables against theft and to prevent unauthorized access, asset security is essential. This is why trackers are used. Trackers provide real-time information on the whereabouts of vehicles, goods, and even individuals, helping to prevent theft, locate missing persons, and respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently. This research study focuses on developing a low-cost tracking system based on internet of things (IoT) which is the process by which inanimate objects gather, process, and transmit environmental data, then use the internet to send the information to a receiver. The device is made up of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) modules.