Smart Helmet with Pollution Reduction System, Accident Detection and Alerting System

In light of the escalating issues arising from the increasing presence of 2-wheel motor vehicles in densely populated cities despite regulations on engine standards and maintenance, the streets often witness vehicles emitting noxious, malodorous dark smoke. Additionally, the use of leaded gasoline-diesel blends in four-wheeler engines poses health hazards. While ISO-certified full-face helmets are recommended for safety, they can be physically exhausting and uncomfortable for long rides, potentially exposing riders to polluted air. Furthermore, a rising trend in motorcycle accidents is frequently attributable to factors like helmet non-compliance, delayed accident reporting, late hospital admissions, and intoxication. The statistics are stark, with hundreds of thousands of young individuals visiting emergency rooms each year and tens of thousands requiring extended hospital stays. In 2021, the National Crime Records Bureau of India reported a staggering 1,55,622 road accident fatalities, with two-wheelers involved in 44.5 percent of these incidents, particularly concentrated in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. To address these complex challenges comprehensively, the proposal advocates for the development of a smart helmet integrating a pollution reduction system, accident detection and alerting system. This aims to significantly alleviate the adverse effects of air pollution and reduce the incidence and severity of motorcycle accidents, ultimately enhancing the safety and well-being of daily commuters in congested urban landscapes as well as long rides.