Indian Army Creates AI Patents to Prevent Road Mishaps
On July 11, 2023, New Delhi: The Indian Army has received a patent for an accident prevention system with the use of AI. The Army's research team has developed a new tool to help prevent road crashes by alerting sleepy drivers. It is an important step for the safety of soldiers and civilians on the crowded roads of India.
An Intelligent Response to a Major Issue
India’s Army uses artificial intelligence to monitor drivers. A small camera tracks their eyes and face. If it detects signs of sleepiness — drooping eyes or a yawn, for example — it sounds an alarm. This alarm serves to keep drivers alert during long hours of driving and near accident situations. The device was invented by Colonel Kuldeep Yadav, who led the project after witnessing too many crashes by sleepy drivers working in difficult places like Manipur’s mountains.
There are myriad problems in India and road accidents are one of them. More than 154,000 people died in crashes across the country in 2021. Over half of truck accidents occurred due to drivers falling asleep. The AI tool was tested by the Army on busses in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It worked so well, in fact, that it’s now available for trucks and military vehicles as well. The patent runs for 20 years, capturing full rights to the tech saving lives for the Army.
How It Began and Why It Matters
Colonel Yadav had the idea while serving with a unit in Manipur. He witnessed drivers battle fatigue on winding, hilly roads. “We needed a way to prevent accidents before they occur,” the Army quoted Yadav as saying in a statement. His team at the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering at Secunderabad made the system from the ground up. To make it smart and simple, they used AI.”
The device is small and rugged. It can be stored behind a driver’s cab. It has demonstrated it can handle rough conditions — from dusty deserts to rainy interstates — during testing. The Army announced the news on X, saying it “would save lives by alerting drivers falling asleep.” This isn’t just for soldiers. Soon, the tech could help bus companies, truckers, and even regular drivers across India.
What’s Next for the AI Tool
The Indian Army is not done here. They are already integrating the system into their own vehicles. Those plans include sharing it with state transport organizations and private companies. If adopted nationwide, experts say this could reduce road deaths by a significant amount. India’s roads are among the world’s most deadly, making every improvement count.
This patent comes on the heels of other inventions from the Army. In 2022, they patented a new camouflage uniform. Now, with this A.I. tool, they’re demonstrating how military tech can serve us all. The system’s success could lead other countries to try similar ideas. For now, the priority is getting it into more vehicles quickly.
A Step Toward Safer Roads
groundbreaking of Indian army’s AI accident prevention system It addresses a problem that annually kills thousands of people with a simple, clever solution. Even as it unfolds, it can change the narrative around road safety in India and the world. The next stage is plain: put this give equipment on the company and save time. This patent gives the Army a great head start. Follow this tool’s on-road news here.
References:
- Indian Army secures patent for AI-driven accident prevention system | Mint
- Indian Army to develop an AI-powered accident prevention system – indiaai.gov.in
- Indian Army Receives Patent For AI-Driven Accident Prevention System – outlookindia.com
- Indian Army’s Indigenous AI-Based Accident Prevention System developed – idrw.org
- Army’s Artificial Intelligence-based Accident Preventive System – timesofindia.indiatimes.com