Medication Monitoring System (Smart Pill Box)

I designed and implemented a Medication Monitoring System (Smart Pill Box) to help elderly people and patients adhere to their medication schedules reliably and safely.

The system uses an Arduino Uno WiFi to manage medication timing, track remaining pills, and sync data with the ThingSpeak IoT Cloud for remote monitoring. Visual, audio, and mechanical feedback ensure that users are reminded on time and can easily interact with the device.

✅ What I Built

✔ Smart pill dispensing and monitoring system

✔ Medication reminder and alert system

✔ Pill count tracking and cloud synchronization

✔ User-friendly input and display interface

✔ IoT-enabled healthcare solution

✅ System Overview

The user inputs medication times using a keypad

The Arduino Uno WiFi stores and manages the schedule

At the scheduled time:

The speaker provides an audible reminder

A servo motor opens the correct pill compartment

An IR sensor detects pill dispensing and updates the remaining pill count

The LCD display shows:

• Medication time

• System status

• Remaining pills

• Medication data is uploaded to ThingSpeak IoT Cloud for remote monitoring

✅ Key Features

• Automated medication reminders

• Clear LCD display for user guidance

• Pill count tracking

•⌨️ Easy schedule setup using keypad

• IoT cloud integration (ThingSpeak)

• Audio alerts for reminders

• Designed for elderly and assisted healthcare use

✅ Use Cases

• Elderly Care

Daily medication reminders

Reduced risk of missed or double doses

Simple and intuitive user interface

• Healthcare & Clinics

Patient medication adherence monitoring

Remote supervision via IoT cloud

Ideal for assisted living facilities

• Smart Homes

Integrated health monitoring systems

Smart medication management

IoT-enabled health tracking