Volume : 9, Issue : 6, JUN 2023

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIONS IN COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES (NCICT'23)

SMART HELMET FOR BIKE RIDERS

S.AYYAPPAN, A.T.BHARATHVAASAN, P.SHANMATHI, S.JAI PRAKASH

Abstract

The rising number of road accidents and fatalities in India has prompted the urgent need for innovative solutions to enhance road safety. This research presents the development and implementation of a smart helmet system designed to mitigate two major risk factors: alcohol consumption by riders and the absence of helmet usage. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the proposed system in preventing accidents and reducing fatalities on Indian roads. The smart helmet system incorporates Arduino controllers, including Arduino UNO in the bike and Arduino Nano in the helmet, facilitating wireless communication through a radio frequency (RF) module. The helmet component consists of an MQ3 alcohol detector sensor and an infrared (IR) sensor to detect whether the rider is wearing the helmet. By integrating these sensors, the system ensures that the rider is both sober and equipped with protective headgear before allowing the bike to start. Through rigorous experimentation and validation, the principal results demonstrate the system's capability to accurately detect alcohol consumption and helmet usage. The MQ3 alcohol detector sensor effectively identifies the presence of alcohol in the rider's breath, while the IR sensor reliably detects whether the helmet is being worn. This research indicates the system offers a promising solution to reduce road accidents caused by drunk driving and the failure to wear helmets. By implementing this system, it becomes possible to prevent accidents that could potentially lead to fatalities. The integration of technology and sensors in the helmet ensures that riders adhere to safety practices, ultimately contributing to improved road safety in India.

Keywords

SMART HELMET, BIKE SAFETY, ALCOHOL DETECTION, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, ROAD MISHAPS, ARDUINO CONTROLLERS.

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