Pothole Detection using Smartphone: A Driver Assistant

India has an extensive road network that becomes degraded over time, causing potholes and other hazardous conditions for drivers. Potholes can cause physical injury and vehicle damage, so their detection is crucial. While some existing systems help drivers identify potholes, they lack precise localization and are location-dependent. In this paper, a cost-effective solution that utilizes mobile phone cameras and a deep neural network (Single Shot MultiBox Detector with MobileNet) for real-time pothole detection and localization is presented. The system alerts drivers about detected potholes instantly and achieved good mean Average Precision. Our solution aims to improve road safety and minimize vehicle damage.