Smart Vehicle Tracking and Management System

Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in Vehicle Operations

Introduction (Video)

Demonstration (Video)

The Problem

Current vehicle tracking and management often face challenges:

  • Inefficient manual tracking methods
  • Lack of real-time data for decision making
  • Difficulties in managing alerts and incidents
  • Limited historical data analysis
  • Suboptimal resource allocation
Vehicle Tracking Problems

Our Solution

Our system provides a comprehensive solution for smart vehicle tracking and management:

  • Real-time GPS tracking and monitoring
  • Automated alert generation for critical events (speeding, geofence breaches, etc.)
  • Centralized dashboard for cargo overview and management
  • Historical data logging and reporting
  • Mobile application for drivers and stakeholders
Smart Vehicle Tracking Solution

Key Features

Real-Time GPS Tracking

Monitor vehicle locations accurately in real-time on a map.

Automated Alerts

Receive instant notifications for predefined events and violations.

Centralized Dashboard

Get a comprehensive overview of your fleet and manage operations from a single interface.

Route Monitoring & Geofencing

Define operational areas and monitor vehicle movements within or outside them.

Historical Data & Reporting

Access past trip data, analyze trends, and generate custom reports.

Mobile Accessibility

Stay connected and manage on the go with our dedicated mobile application.

Solution Architecture

System Architecture Diagram

Vehicle Unit

  • GPS Module for location data
  • Microcontroller/Device for data processing and transmission
  • Sensors (optional, e.g., for diagnostics)

Backend Service

  • Receives data from vehicle units
  • Processes alerts and events
  • Manages interactions with Firebase (real-time data) and MongoDB (static data)
  • Provides APIs for frontend and mobile apps

Admin Frontend

  • Web-based dashboard for administrators
  • Fleet monitoring, reporting, and configuration
  • Alert management interface

Mobile Application

  • Real-time vehicle view for drivers/users
  • Alert notifications and acknowledgment
  • Simplified interface for on-the-go access

Cloud & Database

  • Scalable infrastructure for data storage and processing
  • Firebase Realtime Database for real-time sensor data
  • MongoDB for static data (users, vehicles, alerts, etc.)
  • Hosting for backend and frontend services
  • Ensures data availability and reliability

Technology Stack

Frontend

React React (Admin)

Mobile App

Expo Expo + React Native

Backend

Node.js Node.js / Express
Mongoose Mongoose / MongoDB

Hardware / IoT

tech-ESP32 ESP32
GPS Module GPS Module
Sensors Other Sensors

Cloud & DevOps

Cloud Platform Cloud Platform Azure
GitHub Actions GitHub Actions
Firebase Firebase Realtime DB

CAD Designs (Video)

Circuit Diagram and PCB 3D View (Video)

Circuit Diagram

Circuit Diagram

PCB 3D View

Project Budget

Component Quantity Unit Price (Rs) Total Price (Rs)
ESP32 Microcontroller 1 Rs.1490 Rs.1490
GSM MODULE 1 Rs.1490 Rs.1490
GPS Sensor 1 Rs.1000 Rs.1000
Accelerometer Sensor 1 Rs.925 Rs.925
Temperature & Humidity Sensor 1 Rs.350 Rs.350
Battery(3.7V Li-ion) with casing 1 Rs.350 Rs.350
Display 1 Rs.600 Rs.600
Miscellaneous Items (Wires, PCB, etc.) N/A Rs.3000 Rs.3000
Estimated Total Budget Rs.9640

Our Team

Team Member 1

Niroshan B.G.L

E/20/272

e20272@eng.pdn.ac.lk

Team Member 2

DULAJ U.P.S.D

E/20/456

e20456@eng.pdn.ac.lk

Project Supervisor

Dr. Isuru Nawinne

Project Supervisor

isurunawinne@eng.pdn.ac.lk

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our project, feel free to reach out.

Email: [e20272@eng.pdn.ac.lk,e20456@eng.pdn.ac.lk]

Project Repository: [GitHub Repo URL]