Accident Alert System Using Arduino
Keywords:
accelerometer; tasker; smartphone; Arduino; Bluetooth module.Abstract
Road accidents are a major cause of concern in India. In 2019, there were a total of 4,37,396 road accidents in India, which led to 1,54,732 fatalities and 4,39,262 injuries, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This means that on average, there were 1,198 road accidents and 424 deaths per day in India in 2019[1].
This project explores the development of an accident alert system using Arduino, accelerometer, Bluetooth module, and Tasker app. The technology is intended to recognize accidents and immediately inform the emergency services. The system works by monitoring the movements of the user through the accelerometer and analyzing sudden changes in movement patterns. When an accident is detected, the system sends an alert via Bluetooth to the Tasker app installed on the user's smartphone.
The Tasker app then contacts emergency services with the user's location and other relevant details. The system is affordable, easy to use, and has the potential to save lives in emergency situations. The paper concludes by discussing the limitations of the system and future directions for research in this area.
