The i-Hub-Data Center at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Hyderabad has created practical, scalable technology to improve road safety and mobility in India. The National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems includes the initiative.
To increase mobility, the institution has created the following solutions:
- Bodhyaan, a cutting-edge research vehicle with sensors to record traffic data in real time, is one of the inventions. In contrast to static CCTV cameras, Bodhyaan adds a degree of surprise when identifying traffic infractions like wrong-side driving and biking without a helmet. Authorities may more efficiently issue challans thanks to this mobile technology, which tags violations.
- Data collection at scale has also been made possible by the introduction of dashcams on buses and taxis, which has dispersed enforcement around the city. By focusing on two-wheeler infractions, this strategy addresses a significant contributor to traffic accidents.
- Additionally, the institute has launched a two-wheeler platform that emphasizes behavior analysis and rider safety. By offering insurance advantages or discounts, technologies like fall detection, smart helmets, and riding score systems may encourage safe driving.
- Drones equipped with computer vision technologies automate infrastructure assessments in a multidisciplinary project. By using overhead imagery to analyze building factors like height, windows, and rooftop weight distribution, these drones drastically minimize manual labor.
- i-RASTE (Intelligent Solutions for Road Safety Through Technology and Engineering), a flagship project, integrates sociology and artificial intelligence to lower accident rates. In Nagpur buses, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) tracked traffic conditions and sent out crash alerts. When combined with driver education, this strategy reduced the number of accidents and alerts.
In addition to urban mobility, IIIT Hyderabad has created environmental analysis technologies. For example, a two-wheeler equipped with a GoPro camera created dashboards to visualize greenery by mapping the tree density in urban areas after plantation drives. Pothole mapping was also incorporated into these systems to support civic planning.
Beyond lab prototypes, IIIT Hyderabad’s i-Hub is a prime example of AI-driven innovation. By combining technology and human-centered design, these solutions are expected to improve Indian mobility and guarantee safer, smarter roadways.
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