Arduino Based Vehicle Distance Locator, Accident Alert and Current Location Tracking Using IoT

The concept of tracking the current location of a car and receiving an accident notice through SMS is not new, and automobile manufacturers have made significant efforts in recent years to improve their technological solutions. This advanced technology can provide enhanced security, vehicle and time management, insurance policy, etc. This study intends to integrate several features into the current invention to benefit drivers and non-driving vehicle owners. Typically, automobile owners utilize their vehicles as ridesharing services. The distance between the driver’s vehicle and other objects will be displayed on the dashboard on both the front and back sides of the car. In addition, the vehicle owner will be notified through text messages if a road collision occurs. This alert contains information regarding the specific location of the vehicle. Finally, the owner can track the exact location of the vehicle using an Android mobile application. The cost-effective device comprises an approximate weight of 50 gm.