Diseño e implementación de un sistema de tele-asistencia para la atención de emergencias a personas con movilidad reducida en la Universidad Politécnica Salesiana de Guayaquil

Abstract

This project includes the development and implementation of a prototype of a comprehensive tele-assistance system to respond in a timely manner to the emergency requirements of people with reduced mobility who are part of the Salesiana Polytechnic University of Guayaquil. The design of the prototype includes several stages that cover aspects such as security, quick assistance and quality care, thus promoting inclusion through a solution based on IoT technologies that allows remote assistance efficiently. The design and simulation of the prototype was carried out on the Wokwi platform. For the hardware, Arduino Uno was used as the main device, which serves for data acquisition, and Android Studio for the development of a mobile application that facilitates communication and management of device alerts. The system has a sensor that allows it to detect the change in the orientation and angular speed of the user, and consequently will send notifications in real time indicating possible mobility problems such as falls, unexpected conditions, among others. The Wokwi platform was used for programming and simulation of the electronic components. Additionally, the UI design and logic were developed in Android Studio, to ensure an intuitive and functional experience for end users. Finally, the performance of the system was evaluated through mobility tests, with the objective of determining the efficiency of the sensor and the speed of response of the system when identifying mobility problems.