8 months ago
Techie Builds AI-Powered Helmet to Report Traffic Violations
A young software engineer named Pankaj Tanwar got tired of seeing people break traffic rules and put others at risk.
He decided to do something about it by turning his bike helmet into a smart traffic cop.
He attached a camera and a small computer to his helmet.
This setup uses artificial intelligence to watch for people breaking rules like not wearing helmets, jumping over dividers, running red lights, or driving on the wrong side.
When the AI sees a rule being broken, it checks the video carefully to make sure it's not making a mistake.
If it's sure, the helmet sends pictures, a short video, the car or bike's number, and the exact location to the police.
The police then use this information to give tickets to the rule-breakers.
Pankaj made this device with spare parts for less than Rs 4,000, and it can run for about six to seven hours on a power bank.
The Bengaluru traffic police are interested in his invention and have invited him for a meeting.
Pankaj Tanwar, a 27-year-old software engineer, developed an AI-powered helmet to detect and report traffic violations.
The helmet uses a Logitech webcam and a Raspberry Pi to process live video and identify common violations.
A dual-verification system with multiple AI models ensures accuracy before reporting to the police.
The device sends emails with images, video clips, vehicle number plates, and GPS coordinates to the traffic police.
Built with spare parts for under Rs 4,000, the device could cost Rs 2,000 with mass production and runs for 6-7 hours on a power bank.
- Who
- Pankaj Tanwar, a 27-year-old software engineer and bike rider
- What
- Developed an AI-powered helmet that detects and reports traffic violations to the police
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- When
- Recently, with a meeting scheduled with Bengaluru traffic police
- Why
- To address errant bike riders and drivers who break traffic laws and endanger others
Key facts
- Developer
- Pankaj Tanwar
- Age
- 27
- Occupation
- Software Engineer
- Device Cost
- Under Rs 4,000
- Violations Detected
- Riding without helmets, jumping dividers, running red lights, wrong-side driving
- Verification System
- Dual-verification using multiple AI models
- Reporting Method
- Email with images, video clips, vehicle number plate, and GPS coordinates
- Battery Life
- 6-7 hours
Quotes
Pankaj Tanwar
27-year-old software engineer and passionate bike rider
“i was tired of stupid people on road so i hacked my helmet into a traffic police device…while i ride, ai agent runs in near real time, flags violations, and proof with location & no plate goes straight to police. blr people – so now ride safe… or regret it.”
indianexpress.com
“I have been riding bikes, both for short and long distances. What really annoyed me was how some of the errant riders not only risk their lives but also put other lives at risk on the road. There was no point in arguing or advising anyone on the streets.”
indianexpress.com
