Smart helmet

A smart helmet is an innovative concept which makes motorcycle driving safer than before. It uses the GPS and GSM as its core technologies. The mechanism of this smart helmet is very simple, vibration sensors are placed in different sections of helmet where the chances of hitting is more which are c

Project Title

Smart helmet

Project Area of Specialization

Wearables and Implantable

Project Summary

A smart helmet is an innovative concept which makes motorcycle driving safer than before. It uses the GPS and GSM as its core technologies. The mechanism of this smart helmet is very simple, vibration sensors are placed in different sections of helmet where the chances of hitting is more which are connected to microcontroller board. So when the rider crashes and the helmet hit the ground, these sensors sense and provide it to the microcontroller board, then controller extract GPS data using the GPS module that is integrated to it. When the data goes below the minimum stress limit then GSM module automatically sends alerting message to ambulance or family members. The hardware used in this system is alcohol sensor, GSM, GPS, microcontroller, pressure sensor and vibration sensor.

Project Objectives

Objective of this Project is to design an intelligent or smart helmet, which act as a Security system and also a monitoring system for the two-wheeler and its rider, this embedded system is consists of the Sensors network with Communication modules.

• Another objectives of this project are to design the circuit that can improve safety of motorcyclists, to develop a smart safety helmet for complete rider.
• The system detects the accident and intimate the family and ambulance by sending the exact location of rider.
• This can be implemented by using advanced features like accident identification, location tracking, fall detection. This makes it not only a smart helmet but also a feature of a smart bike.

Commercial Objectives:  

•    Competitive price compared to other expensive options.

Other Objectives:  

•    The objectives of this project are to design the circuit that can improve safety of motorcyclists, to develop a smart safety helmet for complete rider.

Project Implementation Method

Waterfall model: We will use waterfall model. It is much easier to understand and use, according to this model every step must be finished before starting the next one.

Requirement gathering: The first phase involves understanding what need to be design of this smart helmet and what is its function, purpose etc..

System Design: The requirement specifications from first phase are studied in this phase and system design is prepared. System Design helps in specifying hardware and system requirements and also helps in defining overall system architecture. The software code to be written in the next stage is created now.

The system is designed in such a way that if the rider does not wear his/her helmet the bikes ignition is turned off. It also has emergency features which come in need during mishaps. With the implementation of this concept, we would like to make commuting safe and reduce the number of motorcycle accidents. Wearing a helmet reduces the risk and increases the chances of survival. A helmet is lined with polystyrene and, on hard impact absorbs the shock. This safety helmet system included a vibration sensor, GSM and GPS modules that could track the person and send a distress call upon hard impact.

Implementation: With inputs from system design, the system is first developed in small programs called units, which are integrated in the next phase. Each unit is developed and tested for its functionality which is referred to as Unit Testing like Placing Bluetooth and vibration sensors in different places of helmet where the chances of hitting is more which are connected to microcontroller board, when the rider crashes and the helmet hit the ground, these sensors sense and gives to the microcontroller board, then controller send the data using the GSM module that is interfaced to it. When the data exceeds minimum stress limit then GSM module automatically call to ambulance and send message to family member. GSM module is connected with the receiver circuit it is accompanied with the SIM along with the network which helps in sending message to the saved numbers. When the accident occurs then with the help of bump sensor the switch will get pressed and automatically with help of GSM module and coding the message will be send to the saved numbers.

Integration and Testing: All the units developed in the implementation phase are integrated into a system after testing of each unit. The hardware designed, needs to go through constant hardware testing to find out if there are any flaw or errors. Testing is done so that the client does not face any problem during the installation of the hardware.

Deployment: The hardware is ready to launch. The smart helmet is ready to perform every function and every equipment placed in defined places and ready to use. Once the functional and non-functional testing is done, the hardware is deployed in the customer environment or released into the market.

Benefits of the Project

Benefits: The project is expected to improve saftey and reduce accidents, especially fatal to the motorcycle. it would make motorcycle driving safer than before.

Key Benefits and Beneficiaries: The smart aims to be truly universally used devie that can benefits as many motorcycle riders as possible technology Transfer/Diffusion approach: Beneficiaries must clearly acknowledge the Pakistan Union's contribution in all publications or in conjucntion with activities for which the grant is used. In this respect, beneficiaries are required to give prominence to the name and emblem of Pakistan commission on all their publications, poster and programs released under the co-financed project.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The improvement of mechanical protective helmet so as to provide more security. The smart helmet developed is a smart and reliable piece of technology that is cheap to develop and operate and yet not compromise on safety. Additionally, it offers several advantages over the existing methods of accident detection and notification systems that rely heavily on the data collected from cellular devices of the drivers. Also, most of the systems that are available in the automobile market are designed for only four- wheeled vehicles. Furthermore, extension of safeguarding mechanism involving multiple operational modes is also considered for implementation.

1. A Helmet.
2. Bluetooth Module (Mobile Phones connected with Bluetooth)
3. Vibration sensor. 
4. Arduino Uno (for calibrating shocks, identifying emergency, finding nearest possible ambulance, by GPS location.
5. GPS.
6. USB port for charging.
7. Battery.
8. GSM device connected with Arduino. 
9. LED indicator.
10. Abort Switch.
11. Ultrasonic Sensor.
12. IR sensor.
13. Transceiver/RF Transmitter and Receiver.
14. Temperature Sensor.
15. Camera.
16. Speakers.
17. Microphone
18. Micro-switch

Mobile Application:

Bluetooth page: Here you can make connection with the Bluetooth module that is inside the helmet.

Abort Button: To abort the function of message sending to emergency contact and abort calling function to emergency contact.

Final Deliverable of the Project

HW/SW integrated system

Core Industry

IT

Other Industries

Health

Core Technology

Internet of Things (IoT)

Other Technologies

Wearables and Implantables

Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Required Resources

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