AUTOMATIC DRUG DISPENSER

A PROJECT WORK (PHASE II) REPORT

Submitted by

KAVIMUGIL S 622122109029

RASIKA V 622122109045

THULASINATHAN S 622122109060

in partial fulfilment for the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

in

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

PAAVAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE,(AUTONOMOUS)

NAMAKKAL

MAY 2025

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 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that project report “AUTOMATIC DRUG DISPENSER” is the

bonafide work of RASIKA V(622122109045),KAVIMUGIL
S(622122109029),THULASINATHAN S (622122109060),who carried out the
Project Report work under my supervision .

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

Dr.T.ARUNKUMAR,M.Tech.,Ph.D. Mr.S.JOTHEESHWARAN.,M.E.,

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

Department of Biomedical Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering

Paavai Engineering College Paavai Engineering College

Submitted for End Semester Examinations Held on ------------------

INTERNAL EXAMINER EXTERNAL EXAMINER

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 DECLERATION
We, RASIKA V(622122109045), KAVIMUGIL (622122109045), KAVIMUGIL S
(622122109029),hereby declare that the project report title “AUTOMATIC DRUG
DISPENSER” done by us under the guidance of DR.N.JAYANTHI is submitted in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Engineering degree in Biomedical
Engineering. Certified further that, to the best of my knowledge, the work reported here in does
not form part of any other Project report or dissertation on the basis of which a degree or award
was conferred on an earlier occasion on this or any other candidate.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A great deal of arduous work and effort has been spent in implementing this project work.
Several special people have guided us and have contributed significantly to this work and so this
becomes obligatory to record our thanks to them.

We express our profound gratitude to our honorable Chairman, Shri. CA.N.V.NATARAJAN,

B.Com., F.C.A., and also to our Correspondent, Smt. MANGAI NATARAJAN, M.Sc., for
providing all necessary facilities for the successful completion of our project.

We wish to express our sincere thanks to our respected Director- Administration Dr.K. K.
RAMASAMY, M.E., Ph.D., for all the blessing and help provided during the period of project
work.

We would like to thank our respected Principal, Dr.M.PREMKUMAR, M.E., Ph.D.,for

allowing us to do this project and providing required time to complete the same.

It is our first and foremost duty to express our deep and sincere thanks to Controller of
Examinations Dr.B.MURALIBABU,M.E.,Ph.D., for giving us the opportunity to do this
project.

We wish to express the since of gratitude to Dr.T.ARUNKUMAR,M.Tech.,Ph.D., Head of the

Department, for the able guidance and useful suggestions, which helped us for completing
project work in time.

We express our sincere thanks to Mr.D.MURUGESAN,M.E.,(Ph.D) Project Coordinator for

the usefulsuggestions, which helped us for completing the project work in time.

We would like to extend my sincere thanks to Mr.S.JOTHEESHWARAN,M.E, Assistant

Professor ,Project Supervisor for giving me an opportunity to do this project and for his
inspiring guidance, generous help and support.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all our department staff members and our
parents for their advice and encouragement to do the project work with full interest and
enthusiasm.

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 ABSTRACT

An Automatic Drug Dispenser is a smart healthcare device designed to enhance the

accuracy, safety, and efficiency of medication administration. It is especially useful in hospitals,
elderly care facilities, and for home-based patients. The primary goal of the system is to
automate drug dispensing at predetermined intervals to minimize human error and ensure
consistent medication adherence.This project focuses on the design and development of a
programmable, microcontroller-based dispenser that can reliably store, schedule, and release
medications. It addresses the common challenges faced in traditional manual drug
administration, such as missed doses and incorrect timing, particularly among elderly individuals
and patients with chronic illnesses.

The core of the device features an Arduino Uno microcontroller integrated with a Real-
TimeClock (RTC) module, which schedules the dispensing mechanism accurately. Medicines are
placed in separate compartments inside a rotating carousel mechanism, which aligns the correct
dose with a delivery port. When the scheduled time arrives, the system activates a buzzer and
displays a notification on an LCD screen, prompting the user to take their medication.User-
friendly programming allows caregivers or patients to set dosage times and medication types
easily. The design emphasizes portability, making it suitable for use in both clinical and home
environments. The device can be powered by either batteries or an AC adapter for flexibility and
reliability.

Additional features may include user authentication, alarm systems, and real-time
monitoring, which support safe usage. With IoT integration, healthcare providers or family
members can receive alerts on medication compliance, refills, or errors. Some models also store
dispensing logs in the cloud for future reference or clinical evaluation.This system increases
patient autonomy, reduces dependency on memory or caregivers, and significantly decreases the
likelihood of complications due to non-compliance. By offering real-time feedback and digital
record-keeping, it ensures higher accountability and traceability in medication administration.

Automatic drug dispensers are cost-effective, scalable, and simple to operate. Their
ability to reduce healthcare burdens makes them a powerful tool in addressing the challenges
posed by aging populations and limited healthcare personnel. These devices contribute to better
health outcomes, lower hospitalization rates, and a higher quality of life.

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 CONTENTS

CHAPTER NO TITLE PAGE

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ABSTRACT V

LIST OF CONTENT Vi

LIST OF FIGURE

TABLE OF CONTENT

LIST OF ABBREVATION

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 HISTORY
1.2 REASON FOR SELECTION
1.3 OBJECTIVE
2. LITERATURE SURVEY
2.1 WEARABLE SENSOR SYSTEM FOR MEDICATION ADHERENCE
PREDICTION
2.2 THE ROLE OF A SELF-DIRECTED TECNOLOGY TO IMPROVE
MEDICATION ADHERENCE IN HEART FAILURE PATIENTS
2.3 PILLBOX INTERVENTION FIDELITY IN MEDICATION
ADHERENCE RESEARCH:A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
2.4 IMPROVING HEALTHCARE USING SMART PILL BOX FOR
MEDICINE REMAINDER AND MONITORING SYSTEM
2.5 AUTOMATIC DRUG DISPENSER

3. MATERIALS AND METHODS USED

3.1 COMPONENTS

3.2 ARDUINO UNO

3.3 SERVO MOTOR

3.4 REAL TIME CLOCK

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 3.5 LCD DISPLAY

3.6 BUZZER

3.7 POWER SUPPLY

3.8 PILL COMPARTMENTS

4. HARDWARE DESIGN

4.1 HARDWARE SETUP

4.2 BLOCKDIAGRAM

5. RESULT AND DISCUSSION

5.1 HARDWARE IMPLEMENTATION

6. CONCLUSION

7. REFERENCES

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