Global Positioning System

• Shubham Banwal

• September 2024

GPS-Based eScooter Tracking System with Geofencing & Fail-Safe Control

Problem:

Shared eScooter fleets face challenges in tracking, misuse outside permitted zones, and lack of real-time control, leading to operational inefficiencies and safety risks.

Approach:

Designed and built a GPS-enabled tracking system with geofencing and fail-safe mechanisms to monitor scooter location in real time and enforce operational boundaries.

System Design:

• GPS module for real-time location tracking
• Microcontroller for data processing and control logic
• Geofencing engine to define and monitor operational zones
• Fail-safe (fail-stop) mechanism to restrict or disable scooter operation when violations occur
• Communication layer for transmitting location and status data

Key Contributions:

• Developed a real-time GPS tracking system for continuous location monitoring
• Implemented geofencing logic to detect boundary violations
• Designed and integrated a fail-stop mechanism to enforce operational restrictions
• Built communication workflows for transmitting location and system status
• Integrated hardware and software components into a cohesive control system
• Tested system reliability under real-world movement and signal conditions

Constraints & Tradeoffs:

• GPS accuracy limitations in urban or obstructed environments
• Balancing responsiveness of fail-stop with user safety
• Network dependency for real-time tracking updates
• Power consumption constraints for continuous tracking