Research Article

Evaluation of the MQTT protocol for iot-based industrial automation and remote maintenance

Volume: 20 Number: 72 December 12, 2025
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Evaluation of the MQTT protocol for iot-based industrial automation and remote maintenance

Abstract

The fourth industrial revolution is underway, driven by spectacular advances in IoT that are redefining the possibilities for equipment monitoring, automated diagnostics and remote control. In this changing landscape; our research has focused on accurately measuring the advantages of the MQTT protocol over its main competitors, HTTP and CoAP, in an environment that replicates real-world industrial conditions. To conducts this evaluation, we designed a comprehensive test bench combining several key technologies: DHT11 sensors for temperature monitoring and ACS712 sensors for electrical measurements, an ESP8266 processing unit managing data collection, a Mosquitto server installed on Raspberry Pi managing MQTT messages, all visualised using the Node-Red interface. After five days of intensive testing and analysis of 1,500 samples, the figures speak for themselves: MQTT clearly outperforms other protocols with an average response time of 150 milliseconds (with a margin of error of only 5ms), a transmission success rate of nearly 100%, and optimised energy consumption. This exceptional performance makes MQTT the ideal candidate for demanding industrial applications. However, a few practical challenges still need to be addressed for large-scale adoption: strengthening the security of exchanges via protocols such as TLS, facilitating connection with traditional industrial systems, and training technicians in these new technologies. This work paves the way for a more connected and intelligent industry, where the combination of MQTT with AI and edge computing could well revolutionise the way, we produce.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

System and Network Security

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 12, 2025

Submission Date

August 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 8, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 20 Number: 72

APA
Yön, S., & Ngatchou Noutcha, A. L. (2025). Evaluation of the MQTT protocol for iot-based industrial automation and remote maintenance. Anadolu Bil Meslek Yüksekokulu Dergisi, 20(72), 155-166. https://izlik.org/JA74GE83YX
AMA
1.Yön S, Ngatchou Noutcha AL. Evaluation of the MQTT protocol for iot-based industrial automation and remote maintenance. ABMYO Dergisi. 2025;20(72):155-166. https://izlik.org/JA74GE83YX
Chicago
Yön, Semih, and Alban Loic Ngatchou Noutcha. 2025. “Evaluation of the MQTT Protocol for Iot-Based Industrial Automation and Remote Maintenance”. Anadolu Bil Meslek Yüksekokulu Dergisi 20 (72): 155-66. https://izlik.org/JA74GE83YX.
EndNote
Yön S, Ngatchou Noutcha AL (December 1, 2025) Evaluation of the MQTT protocol for iot-based industrial automation and remote maintenance. Anadolu Bil Meslek Yüksekokulu Dergisi 20 72 155–166.
IEEE
[1]S. Yön and A. L. Ngatchou Noutcha, “Evaluation of the MQTT protocol for iot-based industrial automation and remote maintenance”, ABMYO Dergisi, vol. 20, no. 72, pp. 155–166, Dec. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA74GE83YX
ISNAD
Yön, Semih - Ngatchou Noutcha, Alban Loic. “Evaluation of the MQTT Protocol for Iot-Based Industrial Automation and Remote Maintenance”. Anadolu Bil Meslek Yüksekokulu Dergisi 20/72 (December 1, 2025): 155-166. https://izlik.org/JA74GE83YX.
JAMA
1.Yön S, Ngatchou Noutcha AL. Evaluation of the MQTT protocol for iot-based industrial automation and remote maintenance. ABMYO Dergisi. 2025;20:155–166.
MLA
Yön, Semih, and Alban Loic Ngatchou Noutcha. “Evaluation of the MQTT Protocol for Iot-Based Industrial Automation and Remote Maintenance”. Anadolu Bil Meslek Yüksekokulu Dergisi, vol. 20, no. 72, Dec. 2025, pp. 155-66, https://izlik.org/JA74GE83YX.
Vancouver
1.Semih Yön, Alban Loic Ngatchou Noutcha. Evaluation of the MQTT protocol for iot-based industrial automation and remote maintenance. ABMYO Dergisi [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 1;20(72):155-66. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA74GE83YX



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