Automatic Pill Dispensing Robot Using Internet of Things Technology

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Internet of Things Pill Dispensing Robot KATI Robot Raspberry Pi Arduino

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Kanyalag Phodong
Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Torlarb Thaikeow
Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Wirot Yotsawatl
Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Wachira Pushatrirat
Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Yupin Puakya
Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Abstract

The problems of forgetting to take medicine and of drug overdose may occur to patients of all ages and genders, especially among the elderly patients. These situations can be life-threatening. This research aimed to develop a medical dispenser named “KATI”. The KATI robot was used for medical dispensing and medication alerts. The aim of KATI is to solve the problems of forgetting to take medicine and drug overdose. The robot consists of Raspberry pi 3 model b board, Arduino mega HC-SR04 E18-D80NK and 28BYJ-48. The functional capabilities of KATI are divided into four parts: a server for web and database application, a socket server for listening voice commands, control unit, and android application. KATI was tested for efficiency by scheduling alerts and working experiments for 7 consecutive days. Based on the experimental results, KATI performed its functions accurately up to 95.24% on overall tasks. It received overall user satisfaction rating of 4.48, indicating a very high positive attitude and acceptability.

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2021): January-March, 2021
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Information Technology Research Articles

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