Development of Smart Helmet System with GSM And IoT for Hazardous Gas Detection

Authors

  • Nuradeen k. Fethalla Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Elmergib University, Alkhums, Libya المؤلف
  • Abdulkarim A. Hudoud Computer and systems Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Azzaytuna University, Tarhuna, Libya المؤلف
  • Tareq N. Elgargani Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Elmergib University, Alkhums, Libya المؤلف
  • Salem O. Abid Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alasmarya Islamic University, Zliten, Libya المؤلف

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35778/t0h5ms16

Keywords:

Smart Safety Helmet, IoT, ESP32, GPS Integration, GSM Technology, microcontroller

Abstract

The advent of smart helmets has revolutionized safety measures across various industries, particularly in oil and gas, mining, and motorcycling. These innovative devices integrate advanced technologies to enhance user safety, monitor health conditions, and provide real-time data communication This paper aims to design a smart helmet that enhances worker safety in hazardous industrial environments by using sensors and wireless communication technologies to monitor and analyze data related to toxic gases, noise levels, and high temperatures, and sends immediate warning notifications to workers in the event of a safety hazards. The industry's ongoing digital transformation, often referred to as Oil and Gas 4.0, is increasingly leveraging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and automation to address these challenges, with a primary focus on predictive maintenance, operational optimization, and, most critically, worker safety. The smart helmet uses an MQ2 gas sensor to detect hazardous gases, a GPS module for real-time geolocation, and an ESP32 WiFi module for sending live data to a smartphone or cloud dashboard, enabling real-time monitoring and emergency response. The helmet sends emergency SMS alerts via GSM900 and live data to a smartphone or cloud dashboard using IoT protocols such as MQTT or HTTP.

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Author Biographies

  • Nuradeen k. Fethalla, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Elmergib University, Alkhums, Libya

    Nuradeen Khalifa Fethalla: received the B.S. degree from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Elmergib University, Alkhums, Libya, and the M.Eng. degree from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, in in 2005 and 2012, respectively, and PhD degree in the Electronic and Electric Engineering Department, École de technologie supérieure, Montreal in 2019. He is currently a lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering, Elmergib University, Alkhums, Libya. His research interests include nonlinear control system, Robotics and Mechatronic systems, and control of unmanned aerial system.

  • Abdulkarim A. Hudoud, Computer and systems Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Azzaytuna University, Tarhuna, Libya

    Abdulkarim A. Hudoud currently is a faculty member in the Computer and Systems Engineering Department at Azzaytuna University, Tarhuna, Libya. In 2014, he received his Master of Science degree (MSc.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering in control systems from Libyan Academy, Tripoli, Libya, In 2000. He obtained Bachelor’s degree in control systems engineering from College of Electronic Technology – Bani Walid, Libya. He has taught many courses for ten years from 2001 to 2011, in different institutes in Libya. He has published three Scientific Papers.

  • Tareq N. Elgargani, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Elmergib University, Alkhums, Libya

    Tareq N. Elgargani currently is a faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Elmergib University, Alkhums, Libya. In 2014, he received his Master of Science degree (MSc.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering in control systems from Libyan Academy, Tripoli, Libya, In 1998. He obtained Bachelor’s degree in control systems engineering from Bright Star University – BREGA, Libya. He has taught many courses for ten years from 2016 to 2025, in Elmergib University, Libya. Previously, he worked as an Engineer in GECOL Company from 2001 to 2016.

  • Salem O. Abid, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alasmarya Islamic University, Zliten, Libya

    Salem O. Abid currently is a faculty member in the Electronic and Electrical Department at Islamic Alasmarya University, Zliten, Libya. In 2017, he received his Master of Science degree (MSc.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering in control systems from Libyan Academy, Tripoli, Libya, In 2000. He obtained Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Engineering factuly – Al- Mergab University, Libya. He has taught many courses for ten years from 1996-2006, in different institutes in Libya. He has published three Scientific Papers.

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Published

2026-03-31

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No. 57 (2026): JAZU

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Development of Smart Helmet System with GSM And IoT for Hazardous Gas Detection . (2026). Journal of Azzaytuna University, 57, 148-159. https://doi.org/10.35778/t0h5ms16

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