Low-Cost Health Monitoring Pedometer Using IoT

Abstract

The pedometer was initially used by fans of sport and exercise. But now, as a daily exercise measure, it is becoming popular. This paper discusses the idea of a pedometer as part of holistic approach designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle through regular physical activity. A paper deals with design and analysis of electromechanical pedometer which can measure steps in meter on a dial or counter. IoT-based pedometer using Raspberry Pi is proposed as a product in this paper. This pedometer is a fitness tracker system that tracks all motions and physical parameters with the aid of connected sensors. It links all the sensors data and display it to related metrics, such as steps count, distance covered, calories burned, heartbeat ratio, temperature of body, height and weight on one platform. The advantage of using such a system is, first and foremost, an increase in motivation to enhance physical activity. These devices are really important for fitness level monitoring. This wearable system helps us to offer a fitter and healthier experience, as all physical activities can be easily controlled by our fitness level. If we are getting physically more active in sports training, measuring our health is going to be easier than ever with proposed pedometer.