Project Idea:
Develop an IoT-based smart retail shelf monitoring system that tracks product availability, shelf stock levels, and alerts store managers when restocking is needed. This system ensures efficient inventory management, reduces manual shelf audits, and enhances the shopping experience by preventing out-of-stock situations.
 
Project Description:
The IoT-Based Smart Retail Shelf Monitoring System uses IR sensors placed on shelves to detect product stock levels. A Node MCU ESP32 microcontroller collects sensor data and sends real-time updates to a cloud platform (Blynk). Store managers can monitor stock status on a smartphone dashboard and receive alerts when stock falls below a predefined threshold. This system helps automate inventory checks, improve replenishment cycles, and supports efficient shelf space utilization, making it ideal for smart retail stores and supermarkets.
 
Components List:
Node MCU ESP32
IR Sensors for count-based tracking.
Power Supply Adapter.
Jumper Wires.
Breadboard.
PCB.
IoT Platform limited access. (Blynk)
 
Features:
Real-Time Shelf Stock Level Monitoring.
Instant Restocking Alerts on Smartphone
Cloud Dashboard for Inventory Visualization
Supports Multiple Shelves and Product Categories
Reduces Manual Shelf Audits and Labor
Wi-Fi Connectivity for Remote Monitoring
Compact, Scalable, and Modular Design
Customizable Threshold Levels for Alerts
Helps Prevent Out-of-Stock Situations
Data Logging for Stock Analysis and Trends
 
Project Applications:
Supermarkets & Hypermarkets – Automate stock level checks on shelves.
Retail Chains & Stores – Monitor inventory status across multiple outlets.
Pharmacies & Medical Stores – Ensure critical medicines are always in stock.
Warehouse Inventory Management – Real-time shelf monitoring in storage areas.
Smart Vending Machines – Monitor product levels in vending systems.
E-commerce Fulfillment Centers – Track product bins for efficient order processing.
DIY Smart Retail Projects – Perfect for IoT enthusiasts building retail automation prototypes.
Smart Mall Infrastructure – Part of comprehensive smart mall IoT solutions.
Library Book Shelf Monitoring – Extend concept to track book placements.
Startup Prototypes & Demos – Base model for developing commercial smart shelf solutions.
 
Shipping Dimensions
Length: 20 cm
Width: 15 cm
Height: 10 cm
 
Weight: 1kg
 
Project Includes:
Fully assembled and tested circuit
Circuit diagram
Source code 
(For DIY KITs - only the components will be provided)
 
Project Types:
DIY KIT(Do IT YourSelf KIT) - We are providing only components in this kit for this project.
DIY kit with source code and circuit connections - we are providing source code, circuit connections and components.
Breadboard based - We are providing fully assembled, tested and ready-made project using plug-n-play jumper wires and breadboard with all the other components, code & circuit diagram.
Soldering/PCB based - We are providing fully assembled, tested and ready-made project soldered on a PCB with all the other components, code & circuit diagram.
Note - For some projects the code & circuit diagram may not be provided and might have to be purchased separately.
 
Notes -
All the products are made by LearnElectronics India and not for re-sale.
These project is a prototype project to show/present/explain and work like to real life product. It is not a product, if you need a ready-made product then reach out to us here.