AVATAR HIGHWAY

PARTICIPANTS:
ASHMAN BIN RIZAL EFFENDY
MIKAIL ABDULLAH BIN INDERA RIZAL
MUHAMMAD HAKIM DZARIF BIN HARRIS FADZILLAH

ADVISOR: MUHAMAD NAZRUL B. ZAINOL ABIDIN

SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN PRESINT 14(1), PRESINT 14, PUTRAJAYA

Abstract
Avatar Highway is an initiative to brainstorm research and development, which directly
linking vehicles communication systems and/or passenger mobile’s application to their road
surroundings in order to improve road safety and efficiency. This technology draws on
several disciplines, including automotive engineering, electrical and electronic engineering,
civil engineering, and computer science. Avatar Highway targets improvements in both road
safety and efficiency by constructing comprehensive plan through three main initiative, which
provides an indicatives signs and markings facilitator for various road condition, physical and
virtual communications link between vehicles on the road, and thus, improve operational
efficiency of a traffic flow.

CONTENT

1.0 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 2
2.0 INTRODUCTION 2
3.0 METHODOLOGY 3
4.0 EXPERIMENT 3
5.0 RESULT 7
6.0 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION 9
7.0 REFERENCE 9
8.0 APPENDIX 9

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1.0 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The authors would like to extend their gratitude towards Sekolah Kebangsaan Presint 14(1)
Putrajaya for allowing this project to be carried out. Last but not least, we would like to
acknowledge all of the supports that have been given throughout the process of this
manuscript. This work is supported by Panitia Sains, Sekolah Kebangsaan Presint 14(1),
Presint 14, Putrajaya. The authors would like to extend their gratitude towards Dr. Mohd
Sukor Su’ait from Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
(UKM) for the guidance.

2.0 INTRODUCTION

It is undeniable that road accidents every year are increasing from day to day. Every day
either on the television screens, in the newspapers or in the radio chambers, there will
always be a road accident that creates human life. In 2016, transport accidents recorded the
third highest percentage for premature deaths (7.4%) (Department of Statistic, Malaysia). If
this is allowed to continue, it is certainly a disadvantage to a country. Therefore, the causes
of road accidents should be identified immediately before the issue becomes more severe.

Fig. 1. Death statistics report by road user category by Royal Malaysia Police
(Sources: www.thestar.com.my)

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 The Bukit Aman Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) has announced
the death statistics due to road accidents occurring in January to September 2017 involving
5,083 deaths. On average, 20 people were killed every day from 7,152 fatal accidents
recorded last year, according to statistics from the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), said
Road Safety Department deputy director-general Datuk Roslan Eusoff
(www.thestar.com.my). One of the causes of road accidents is the condition of the road
structure. Holes, narrow and flat roads are sure to bring danger to road users. For example,
bumpy roads, sharp turns will allow unusual drivers to crash and engage in road accidents.
All parties should work together to address this road accident issue. All efforts are to be
continued. The issue of this accident cannot be underestimated as its impact is huge for the
country, especially the loss of productive energy sources.

3.0 METHODOLOGY

MATERIALS
AVATAR highway prototype are prepared by recycle materials such as cardboard, boxes,
LED lights, Styrofoam board, plastic bottles, papers, polystyrenes, spry paints, acrylate
color, plaka color, batteries, sponges, cotton buds, mirrors, and pasta.

INSTRUMENTS
In order to complete the model, the following apparatus is scissor, paper cutter, glue, hot
glue, cutting board, ruler, pen, and pencil.

4.0 EXPERIMENT

FEATURES OF AVATAR HIGHWAY PROTOTYPE

Through Avatar Highway, roadway markings and road signs could become obsolete.
Existing smart vehicles applications use sensors within vehicles which can identify markings
on the roadway or signing along the side of the road, automatically adjusting vehicle
parameters as necessary. Whereas, during the congestion, road users only rely on the use
of GPS applications like WAZE or GOOGLE MAPS to determine the direction of the road.
Ultimately, Avatar Highway aims to provide physical signs and markings facilitator for various
road condition including night vision or heavy rainy weather and thick fog. At this point
AVARTAR HIGHWAY will apply both physical and virtual applications to alert drivers of a
situation that occurs before the road through the colour of the LED lighting line that will
change colours. Indirect road crash rate can be reduced after this tool is introduced.

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Fig. 1. General Features of AVATAR Highway

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OPERATION OF AVATAR ALERT SYSTEM
1. The control tower will be the center of overall management control and ensure
smooth traffic
2. The worker will ensure the avatar system of the avenue is always regulated
according to traffic circulation.
3. If there is an accident or inconvenience to the road user, the warning system will
work and the security personnel stationed at 20 kilometers will appear promptly to the
scene.
4. The LED lights line in the middle of the road works for everything that happens
including traffic congestion, natural disaster, accident and so on.
5. If the tremendous congestion, the LED light in the middle of the road will turn to RED
color for 5 kilometers if road being blocked, and ALWAYS changing to orange color
for 10 kilometers if the traffic is slow, if there is no jam in the LED light will turn into
WHITE colour.

Fig. 2. RED LED light alert on AVATAR Highway

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6. When an accident occurs, BLUE warning light flashes within 15 kilometers before the
location warns the road user.

Fig. 3. BLUE LED light alert on AVATAR Highway

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 7. When the heavy rains of LED lights in the middle of the road will change color to
GREEN for 20 kilometers and be explained to look clearer in the rain or misty
weather.

Fig. 4. GREEN LED light alert on AVATAR Highway

5.0 RESULT

All factors mention in the alert systems are contributed directly to the user safety traffic,
however not to mention lead to noticeable gains in the operational efficiency of a traffic flow.
Driving will become more efficient and fast after installation of this tool because through clear
vision while driving, the driver does not have to worry to make any decision while driving.

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 Thus, increase traffic efficiency and reduced the collision. The total cost of repairing roads
will also decrease as the number of accidents becomes minimum.
FLOWCHART OF AVATAR ALERT SYSTEM

AVATAR Alert System

CONTROL Input Hazard

TOWER
Start

Congestion Accident Natural

Disaster

No No No
Smooth traffic Slow Traffic Road
Blocked

Yes Yes Yes

Orange LED Red LED Alert 5 km Green LED

No No Flash Blue LED No
White LED Alert Alert
Mobile Apps 10 km Alert 15 km 20 km

Fig. 5. Traffic flow simulation of AVATAR Highway alert system

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6.0 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

Avatar Highway is an initiative to brainstorm research and development, which directly

linking vehicles communication systems and/or passenger mobile’s application to their road
surroundings in order to improve road safety and efficiency. This technology draws on
several disciplines, including automotive engineering, electrical and electronic engineering,
civil engineering, and computer science. Avatar Highway targets improvements in both road
safety and efficiency by constructing comprehensive plan through three main initiative, which
provides an indicatives signs and markings facilitator for various road condition, physical and
virtual communications link between vehicles on the road, and thus, improve operational
efficiency of a traffic flow.

7.0 REFERENCES

1) Department of Statistic, Malaysia. www.dosm.gov.my. Tuesday 31, October 2017

2) Death statistics report by road user category by Royal Malaysia Police
(www.thestar.com.my), Sunday 7, October 2018

8.0 APPENDIX