Beyond the Blink: IoT's Next-Gen Drowsiness Detection System for Drivers

Drowsiness during driving includes high risks for the driver, the co-passengers, and the other people on the road. Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have been proposed to reduce these risks. This work introduces a new Internet of Things (IoT) seizure detection system to improve driver safety using Raspberry Pi, which is equipped with various sensors and utilizes machine learning for real-time monitoring and analysis. Using sensor fusion technology, including monitoring yawning and eye-closing patterns, the system aims to detect early signs of driver sleepiness. Being a low-cost, versatile, and tiny device, it becomes an ideal core processor for integration into an in-car environment. Additionally, the simplicity enables seamless communication with various sensors and facilitates effective data collection. Extensive tests and simulations were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed system for real-world driving situations. The result outcomes prove the system's accuracy and efficiency in detecting early signs of driver fatigue to enhance driver safety. The integration of Raspberry Pi and sensor fusion technology makes it economical as well as scalable approaches supporting multiple platforms.