DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-COST HYBRID SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER LOCATION AND TRACKING BASED ON IOT
Abstract
Brazilian port logistics faces significant challenges due to the dependence on manual processes and the high cost of automation technologies. This paper proposes a low-cost system for container location and tracking, integrating RFID, GPS, and GSM technologies. The hybrid solution enables indoor location in logistic yards through passive RFID tags and outdoor tracking via satellite georeferencing. The results demonstrated the technical feasibility of the device, with high precision in identifying internal coordinates and robustness in data transmission in dense metallic environments. The system presents itself as an efficient alternative for modernizing cargo management, reducing human errors and operational costs.
Author Biographies
Permanent faculty member at the Federal Institute of Sergipe (IFS). Holds a Master's degree in Mechatronics from the Federal University of Bahia (2016), a specialization in Automation and Process Control from Faculdade Pio Décimo, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Salvador (2023), and a degree in Industrial Automation from the Federal Institute of Sergipe (2013).
Permanent faculty member at the Federal Institute of Sergipe (IFS). Holds a Master's degree in Mechatronics from the Federal University of Bahia (2016), a specialization in Teaching for Professional and Technological Education from the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (2023), a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Salvador (2023), and a degree in Industrial Automation from the Federal Institute of Sergipe (2013).
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