Russian Students Develop Autonomous Smart Home System

A team of university students in Russia is building a smart home system that can detect emergencies and act without human input.

Russian students are developing a next-generation smart home system capable of making autonomous decisions. The team, based at the Polytechnic Institute of Novgorod State University, is designing an intelligent platform to unify various sensors and smart devices into one ecosystem.

The setup will include a microcontroller, central control software, motion and temperature sensors, leak, gas, and smoke detectors, as well as modules for smart plugs and switches.

The roadmap includes a personal assistant app for managing lights, heating, and appliances remotely via smartphone.

But what sets this system apart is its ability to act independently. In the event of an emergency, it won’t just alert the homeowner via Telegram—it can also shut off power and send an alert to emergency services.

The developers aim to provide an affordable alternative to existing commercial systems, which they say are often expensive and lack broad compatibility. Their homegrown version is intended to replace many of these limitations.

According to the creators, the smart home system will be useful not just in private homes and apartments but also in hotels, offices, and other commercial spaces. It’s designed to enhance security and significantly reduce energy consumption—an especially valuable feature for large facilities.

The project is currently in the design phase, with prototype assembly expected to begin soon.