Multifeatured Electronic Helmet to Enhance Road Safety and Rider’s Comfort

Vijay Mahadev Mane; Harshal Ambadas Durge

doi:10.46604/peti.2024.13598

Authors

Vijay Mahadev Mane Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, India
Harshal Ambadas Durge Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46604/peti.2024.13598

Keywords:

smart helmet, accident detection, road safety technology, wearable safety devices, IoT-based safety systems

Abstract

This paper presents a multi-featured electronic helmet designed to tackle critical road safety issues, including accidents, drunk driving, and over-speeding. The design incorporates a global system for mobile communications (GSM) and global positioning system (GPS) modules to accurately capture driver’s current location and send messages to predefined contacts. When encountering an accident, the helmet promptly notifies designated contacts and authorities, ensuring swift assistance. By integrating features for detecting over-speeding, accidents, and drunk driving, the helmet renders real-time alerts to both the driver’s family and traffic police, enhancing accountability and safety measures. Additionally, the helmet includes solar charging functionality for mobile devices receive 100% charged in 3.37 hours, thereby optimizing usability and emergency communication. A rain detection system protects mobile devices, while an internal warming mechanism caters to adverse weather conditions, and proffers enhanced comfort by maintaining internal form temperature between 26-27 ℃ and safety, especially in cold regions or for military personnel.

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