Human safety system for two wheelers- A microcontroller based prototype

Abstract: Every year in India a large number of deaths occur due road accidents. Drivers on two wheeler contribute significantly to these numbers. In a large number of two wheeler accidents, deaths occur because no preventive actions have been taken beforehand by the driver or those sitting in the two-wheeler. As greater risk is involved in riding a two wheeler therefore, it becomes essential to use protective guard while riding the vehicle. In our paper we propose one such security systems that makes it mandatory for the user to wear a protective guard or helmet before riding a two wheeler. This system reduces the probability of a severe injury or death during an accident. We also take into consideration a prototype that has been developed for motor cycle riders.

Keywords: Human safety system, road accidents, wireless sensor network, Infra –Red sensors, wireless communication.