Description
A danger sensor which can be mounted on micro-mobility vehicles for object avoidance and junction (blindspot) sensing.
Vision
To prevent injuries from micro-mobility vehicles in everyday use.
More Information
Covering over 720 square kilometers of land with about 5.8 million population, Singapore is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Using a micro-mobility vehicle has been a popular choice due to increase accessibility to public transportation, reduce the number of cars on the road, lower our environmental footprint, and provide convenient methods of transportation for short trips.
However, using such vehicles such as Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) and Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) can be dangerous when users are reckless or negligent. Hence, having a smart system incorporated into these micro-mobility vehicles can increase the safety of users and surroundings and reduce accidents.
News Article
The door at the lobby of Block 5 in SGH fell when a visitor crashed into it while he was on the personal mobility aid on Sept 9, 2019.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/personal-mobility-aid-rider-crashes-into-glass-door-at-sgh
Mobility scooter crashes into glass door at Toa Payoh bus interchange on June 1, 2019.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mobility-scooter-rider-crashes-into-glass-door-at-interchange