@article {10.3844/jmrsp.2026.1.8,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Design and Implementation of a Smart File Cabinet System With Enhanced Security and Remote Access},
author = {Oluwagbenga, Adebayo Afeez and Favour, Mustapha and Daniel, Adebiyi Temidayo and Moses, Olaoye Timilehin and Itunuoluwa, Ayoola Joshua},
volume = {10},
year = {2026},
month = {May},
pages = {1-8},
doi = {10.3844/jmrsp.2026.1.8},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/jmrsp.2026.1.8},
abstract = {In an era increasingly defined by digital interconnectivity, the physical security of sensitive hard-copy documents remains a persistent vulnerability in organizational infrastructure. Traditional filing cabinets, relying on passive mechanical locks, lack the capability for real-time monitoring, remote access control, or active intrusion detection. This research presents the design and validation of a Smart File Cabinet (SFC) system that bridges this technological gap by integrating mechatronic actuation with Internet of Things (IoT) telemetry. The proposed system utilizes a dual-factor authentication protocol combining a physical 4x4 matrix keypad and an Android-based mobile application communicating via the ESP8266 Wi-Fi module. A novel feature of this system is the integration of strain-gauge load cells, calibrated with a 2.7% full-scale accuracy, to detect unauthorized physical force (>15N) on the drawer handles, triggering immediate remote alerts. Mechanical actuation is achieved through a robust rack-and-pinion mechanism driven by high-torque stepper motors (4.2Nm). Experimental results demonstrate a system Mean-Time-To-Failure (MTTF) exceeding 2,880 hours and reliable remote operation within a 40m indoor radius. This study confirms that retrofitting traditional storage with sensor fusion and IoT connectivity significantly enhances security profiles by converting passive furniture into active, intelligent security nodes.},
journal = {Journal of Mechatronics and Robotics},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}