SMART HELMET

Ayush Sharma 21BEE1119

Kritika 21BEC1854
Abhinav 21BEE1113
Dr. Prasanna Bharathi S
School of Electronics Engineering

MOTIVATION / INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGY RESULTS

• Motorcyclists face greater risk of accidents and injuries due • The smart helmet integrates two main features: an automated
to exposure to harsh weather conditions and the absence of heating system and an accident detection module.
protective vehicle structures.
• The heating system uses a temperature sensor to monitor
• Cold temperatures can cause numbness and slow reflexes, ambient conditions. When the temperature drops below a
increasing the risk of crashes during long rides. threshold, the Arduino Uno activates a relay to power the
heating pad, providing warmth efficiently using non-
• Emergency response after accidents is often delayed, rechargeable batteries.
especially in remote areas, leading to severe outcomes or
fatalities. • The accident detection system uses an MPU6050 sensor to CONCLUSION
capture motion data, which is analyzed by a Random Forest This project presents a smart helmet designed to improve
• This project proposes a smart helmet with an automated model on a Raspberry Pi 4 to detect crashes accurately. motorcycle rider safety and comfort through intelligent automation.
heating system for comfort and a machine learning-based The helmet features an automated heating system that activates in
crash detection system that sends real-time Telegram alerts • Upon crash detection, the Neo-6M GPS captures the rider’s cold conditions, enhancing rider focus and preventing discomfort
with GPS for faster emergency response. location and sends it via the Telegram API to emergency during long rides. Additionally, a machine learning-based accident
contacts for quick response. detection module accurately identifies crash scenarios using
OBJECTIVES motion sensor data and triggers a real-time emergency alert via the
ARCHITECTURE Telegram API, complete with GPS coordinates for immediate
• To develop a smart helmet that improves motorcycle rider assistance.
safety and comfort by integrating intelligent features using
embedded systems and IoT. The system has been tested for reliability, power efficiency, and
real-world usability, showing promising results in both
• To implement an automated heating system controlled by a environmental adaptability and accident response. By integrating
temperature sensor and relay module, which activates when embedded systems, IoT communication, and ML-based decision-
ambient temperature drops below a set threshold, keeping the making, the proposed smart helmet moves beyond traditional
rider warm without manual effort. passive protection and offers a proactive solution for safer and
smarter riding experiences. This innovation has the potential to
• To build a machine learning-based accident detection module significantly reduce emergency response times and improve
using MPU6050 sensor data (acceleration and orientation) outcomes for motorcyclists worldwide.
processed on a Raspberry Pi, capable of distinguishing real
crashes from normal riding conditions. CONTACT DETAILS
MAIL ID – [email protected]
• To enable a real-time emergency alert system that sends the MOBILE NO - 9082903518
rider's live GPS location via the Telegram API to registered
contacts, ensuring faster emergency response compared to REFERENCES
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tackle harsh weather and delayed emergency response.