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Anika
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Anika’s project demonstrates a smart automated gate system that uses sensors to save energy and reduce human effort. It includes an ultrasonic distance sensor to detect vehicles, a servo motor to control gate movement, and an LDR sensor to manage lighting in low-light conditions. When a vehicle is within 15 cm and it's dark, the servo opens the gate and lights switch on. Manual buttons offer additional control. The project faced coding challenges, especially integrating multiple components using a microcontroller. Through practical demonstrations, Anika showcased how sensor-based automation can improve daily life using class-taught electronics and programming concepts.
Anika, a young innovator, wanted to make everyday life smarter. Watching people manually open heavy gates at night made her think—what if the gate could open by itself when a car arrived? And what if it could even turn on lights when it’s dark? That idea led to her smart automated gate project.
Using an ultrasonic sensor, she programmed the microcontroller (MLDDB) to detect when a vehicle comes within 15 cm. She then connected a servo motor to open the gate by rotating 90 degrees, and close it by returning to 0 degrees. But the innovation didn’t stop there—she added an LDR sensor to detect darkness. If the light level dropped below a certain point, the lights would automatically glow magenta using two digital pins.
Despite challenges with coding and sensor integration, Anika refined her logic and tested each part. She even included buttons to manually override the system when needed. During the demonstration, the model car triggered the gate and lighting perfectly.
Through this project, Anika showed how sensors and smart coding can create energy-efficient systems. Her automated gate is more than a school project—it's a glimpse into the future of smart homes and automation.
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