Design and Implementation of a Real-Time Embedded Automation System for Industrial Sorting Applications

This paper describes the development of a real-time embedded automation system designed for small to mediumsized industrial settings. It uses an ARM Cortex-M4-based microcontroller to manage a sensor-driven sorting mechanism on a conveyor system. Real-time task management is achieved with FreeRTOS. The system supports remote data monitoring through IoT using NodeMCU and the MQTT protocol. This solution reduces manual effort, improves sorting accuracy, and boosts overall production efficiency.