Imagine a technology so cheap and smart it turns deadly blind corners into safe passages—all for 6,000 rupees. That’s the feat pulled off by NIT Rourkela innovators, creating a roadside sentinel that watches what drivers can’t.
In areas plagued by poor visibility—think winding ghats or rural bylanes—this system deploys cameras at strategic points. Live feeds feed into AI algorithms that track vehicles lurking beyond the bend. Speed, distance, trajectory: all analyzed on the spot. Danger detected? Boom—loud alarms and strobe lights jolt drivers to brake.
Edge processing eliminates cloud delays, a boon in spotty network zones. The all-in-one unit processes everything locally, delivering alerts faster than a heartbeat. Tested extensively, it performs reliably even on budget gear, paving the way for mass deployment.
The project’s genius extends to post-crash action. Integrated accelerometers sense collisions and ping authorities instantly, bridging critical response gaps. Traffic officials get a live dashboard for oversight, enhancing control.
Crafted by a multidisciplinary NIT team, this patented IoT powerhouse targets India’s accident blackspots. As fatalities soar amid rapid motorization, such frugal innovations offer hope. ‘Our goal: zero blind-spot deaths,’ affirms the lead developer. With scalability proven, it’s poised to redefine road safety nationwide.