Journal of Electronics Technology Exploration (JOeTEx)
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): December 2023

Early Detection of Microsleep in Motorcycle Helmet Based on Pulse Sensor

Putri Madona (Politeknik Caltex Riau, Indonesia)
Andres Lumban Tobing (Politeknik Caltex Riau, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2023

Abstract

Microsleep can be defined as a brief condition in which someone unintentionally falls asleep for a few seconds to several minutes. This condition can occur in anyone and poses a high potential risk, especially when engaged in activities that require high concentration, such as driving. To detect and address the potential dangers of microsleep while driving, this research has designed a smart helmet capable of early detection of signs of microsleep and taking actions to awaken the rider. This system uses a pulse sensor connected to an Arduino and placed on the backside of the helmet. Detection of beats per minute (bpm) is crucial to determine whether the rider is drowsy or not. This is essential for providing early warnings to the rider. If the rider's bpm reading is <60, indicating drowsiness, the system activates a vibrator to shake the helmet. If this condition persists for more than 7 seconds, the speaker also activates to play music, which will only stop when the bpm reading is >60. Testing was conducted on 5 test subjects, with each subject undergoing 5 trial tests, resulting in a total of 25 test runs. The results indicate that the designed system is capable of reading microsleep conditions and activating the vibrator and music according to the configured settings.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joetex

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

Journal of Electronics Technology Exploration (JoETEX) p-ISSSN: 3025-3470, e-ISSSN: 3026-1066 is a peer-review and open-access journal published in every six months, namely in June and December. The Journal of Electronics Technology Exploration (JoETEX), published by SHM Publisher. The Journal aims ...