Arduino-Powered Parking System with Real-Time Proximity Space Monitoring

  • Authors

    • Archana T Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    • Kingsly Stephen R Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    • Chris David S Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    • Rajeswari P Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/b70d0842

    Received date: August 13, 2025

    Accepted date: September 23, 2025

    Published date: October 3, 2025

  • Arduino; Smart Parking System; Real-Time Proximity Sensing; Ultrasonic Sensors; ‎LCD Displays; LED Indicators

  • Abstract

    This paper presents an innovative Arduino-based smart parking system that utilizes ‎real-time proximity sensing to efficiently manage parking spaces. The system ‎employs ultrasonic sensors, LCDs, LED indicators, and a Wi-Fi module to ‎deliver accurate and intuitive feedback to drivers. When an available parking space is ‎detected, the system automatically updates the parking status and guides the driver to ‎the vacant spot, thereby reducing search time and fuel consumption. The system can ‎also be integrated with cloud databases and mobile applications, enabling remote ‎access to real-time parking data and enhancing user convenience. Automated space ‎allocation minimizes human intervention, increases operational efficiency, and ‎reduces costs. IoT-enabled connectivity ensures seamless data exchange for ‎continuous monitoring and predictive analytics, optimizing overall parking ‎management. Security is enhanced through camera-based vehicle identification, ‎preventing unauthorized access and improving enforcement. The system’s modular ‎and scalable design makes it suitable for deployment in diverse settings such as ‎shopping malls, office complexes, hospitals, airports, and universities.

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    T, A., R, K. S., S, C. D. ., & P, R. (2025). Arduino-Powered Parking System with Real-Time Proximity Space Monitoring. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(6), 38-43. https://doi.org/10.14419/b70d0842