IoT device for detecting abnormal vibrations in motors using TinyML
This paper presents an innovative approach to motor bearing fault detection using TinyML on an IoT device. We developed a system that integrates spectral analysis and deep learning on a resource-constrained edge device, enabling real-time monitoring and anomaly detection. Our method achieves 96.5(% accuracy in laboratory outperforming baseline Random Forest and SVM models. The system's low latency (300 ms from data collection to alert generation) and computational efficiency make it suitable for real-time industrial applications. We address challenges such as environmental noise and connectivity issues and discuss future directions including multi-modal sensor integration and federated learning. This research contributes to the growing field of edge AI for predictive maintenance, demonstrating the viability of sophisticated machine learning models on low-power microcontrollers.
Authors
- Dulce Rivero
- Stalin Arciniegas
- Francklin Rivas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5201-2877)
- Jefferson Piñan
- Elizabeth Diaz
Institutions
- The University of Texas at Arlington (US)
- Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Internet of Things
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s43926-025-00142-4
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Technologies in Various Fields
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 24.81