The goal of our project was to develop and improve strategies to mitigate the risks associated with drowsy driving in Himachal Pradesh, India. Government data and anecdotal evidence suggest drowsy driving is a significant problem. To achieve our goal, we interviewed local bus and taxi drivers to identify drowsiness prevention strategies and understand ways to improve those strategies. Based on the data, we created four distinct prototypes to address drowsy driving: 1. A facial recognition device to detect drowsiness, 2. A blue-light system to reduce melatonin production in drivers, 3. Flavored taffies to keep drivers awake, 4. A portable and comfortable seat cover. We recommend further improvement to these prototypes, as well as policies to allow drivers to get more rest off duty.

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Creator

• McCormick, Glenndon Marcial
• Fabbrini, Nicolas Anthony
• Palmer, Sierra Taylor

Subject

• Computing
• Well-Being
• Health
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043018-020401

Keyword

• Transportation

Award

• President's IQP Award

Advisor

• Tuler, Seth
• Shockey, Ingrid K.

Year

• 2018

Center

• Mandi, India Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Indian Institute of Technology - Mandi (IIT-Mandi)
• Dutt, Varun

Date created

• 2018-04-30

Location

• Mandi

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-01-18