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Automation systems are a step in the direction of achieving a more efficient network at shipping ports. Over the past 35 years, global trade has increased by nearly 600% propelling the growth of logistics hubs in virtually every country around the world.
There has been a great increase in the importance of logistics due to the high demand rate of export and import within countries. In 2016, Jamaica exported $1.22B, making it the 141st largest exporter in the world.
The country also imported $4.77B, making it the 126th largest importer of that year. The port system is a critical node in the Caribbean region, because of how important international trade has become.
The purpose of this project is aimed at researching and implementing a model of an autonomous system that will aid in increasing the efficiency within the ports of Jamaica.
This research aims to create a model of an IoT autonomous shipping container carrier, capable of carrying cargo from one area to another on a model smart grid when it receives instructions from an online control center. As can be seen in the video of the working model, the autonomous device moves along the smart grid from one point to another, using various sensory controls, each time it receives a new destination from the control centre. Communication between the device and the server occurs rapidly through the use of Internet of Things.
Additionally, this research investigates how best similar systems are implemented in other jurisdictions and how it has aided in increased efficiency and productivity within those countries.
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IoT Logistic Robot
BSc Electrical Engineering Final Year Project 2019