SMART HELMET PROJECT REPORT
Student Name: Jai Sidharth J. S
Class: 12th
School: Everwin Matriculation Higher Secondary School
District/State: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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TITLE:
Smart Helmet with Alcohol Detection, Accident Detection, Drowsiness Detection & Mandatory Helmet Start System
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ABSTRACT:
Road accidents due to drunk driving, not wearing helmets, and delayed accident reporting are a major cause of fatalities in India. This project
proposes a Smart Helmet that ensures rider safety by integrating multiple sensors and technologies. The system makes it mandatory to wear
the helmet before starting the bike using RFID/helmet detection. Alcohol consumption is monitored via an MQ3 sensor, drowsiness is detected
using SW-420 sensors, and accidents are detected using SW-420 + MPU6050. In case of an accident, a GSM module sends a live alert to family
members. This innovation promotes responsible driving and saves lives.
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OBJECTIVES:
1. Make helmet wearing mandatory before bike ignition.
2. Prevent accidents caused by alcohol consumption.
3. Detect drowsiness and alert the rider in real time.
4. Detect accidents automatically and send emergency SMS alerts.
5. Provide an affordable, scalable safety solution for two-wheeler riders.
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:
COMPONENT PURPOSE;
ArduinoUNO—Central controller
SW-420Sensor (2x)— Accident and drowsiness detection
MPU6050— Detect tilt/shock for accident detection
MQ3Alcohol Sensor— Detect alcohol level in breath
GSMModule (SIM800L/SIM900A) —Send SMS alerts to family
SmallBuzzer —Alert for any detection (3 sec)
HelmetDetection Input (RFID Module)—Ensure helmet is worn
Li-ion Battery / Rechargeable Pack —Power supply
Wires,Breadboard, Connectors —Circuit setup
Helmet& Bike Frame— Integration of components
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WORKING PRINCIPLE:
1. Helmet Authentication:
Helmet detection input ensures the rider is wearing the [Link] ignition is blocked if helmet is not worn.
2. Alcohol Detection (MQ3 Sensor):
Measures alcohol level in rider’s [Link] alcohol exceeds threshold, bike ignition is blocked and buzzer sounds for 3 seconds.
3. Drowsiness Detection (SW-420 Sensor):
Detects eye closure or head movement indicating [Link] rider via buzzer for 3 seconds.
4. Accident Detection (SW-420 + MPU6050):
Detects sudden tilt, vibration, or [Link] buzzer and sends live SMS alert via GSM module to family.
5. GSM Alert System:
Sends emergency messages to family/emergency contacts with accident notification.
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Circuit Overview:
ARDUINO PINS;
D2 SW-420 (Drowsiness)
D3 SW-420 (Accident)
A4/A5 MPU6050 (SDA/SCL)
A0 MQ3 Alcohol Sensor
D4 Buzzer
D5 Helmet Detection Input
D7/D8 GSM Module (TX/RX)
POWER SUPPLY:
5V& GND from Arduino to sensors and GSM module.
OPERATIONS:
Onlywhen helmet is worn AND alcohol is below threshold, bike ignition is allowed.
Drowsinessand accident detection run continuously while riding.
Singlebuzzer provides alerts for 3 seconds on any detection.
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BENEFITS:
Preventsriding without helmet.
Preventsdrunk driving.
Alertsagainst fatigue/drowsiness.
Sendsimmediate accident notification to family.
Affordableand scalable for urban and rural riders.
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FUTURE SCOPE:
1. Integrate GPS module to send live accident location.
2. IoT connectivity for monitoring fleet safety.
3. Voice assistance for rider alerts.
4. Data logging for traffic safety analysis and research.
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BASIC MODEL DIAGRAM:
(Helmet with Copmonemts used how the basic model will be)
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
(Arduino UNO, MQ3, SW-420, MPU6050, GSM, Buzzer, Helmet input connections)
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