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1. TITLE: Design a sensor-based automatic braking system for bikes to enhance safety by
detecting nearby obstacles and promptly applying the brakes to prevent collisions.
2. INVENTOR(S)/ STUDENT(S):
Riders, like all road users, are susceptible to human error. This includes misjudging
distances, being momentarily distracted, or failing to react promptly to emerging
dangers. Urban environments often present a complex mix of traffic elements,
including vehicles, pedestrians, and other cyclists. Negotiating these situations safely
and smoothly can be challenging, especially when factors like congestion and limited
visibility are at play. Unforeseen obstacles, such as a child running into the street or a
car door opening in a bike lane, are common causes of bike accidents. These errors
can lead to accidents that might be preventable with an advanced safety system that is
Smart Bike Guard invention is designed to recognize and respond to these
unpredictable threats
C. DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
Sensors: The sensors used to detect obstacles can include radar, lidar, cameras, and
ultrasonic sensors. Each type of sensor has its own advantages and disadvantages. For
example, radar is good at detecting objects at long distances, but it can be expensive and
susceptible to interference from other radar systems. Lidar is also good at detecting objects at
long distances and has high resolution, but it is also expensive.
Control unit: The control unit is responsible for processing the data from the sensors and
making decisions about when to apply the brakes. The control unit can be implemented using
a variety of hardware platforms, such as a microcontroller or a single-board computer. If the
control unit decides to apply the brakes, it sends a signal to the braking actuator.
Braking actuator: The braking actuator is responsible for applying the brakes to the
bike. The braking actuator can be either mechanical or electrical.
Diagram:
Design Details:
Step 1: Connect the NXP Semiconductors MR3003 radar sensor to the microcontroller The NXP
Semiconductors MR3003 radar sensor has a number of pins that can be used to connect it to a
microcontroller.
The following table shows the pinout of the NXP Semiconductors MR3003 radar sensor: Pin
Pin description
VCC Power supply (3.3V)
GND Ground
TX1 Transmit channel 1
TX2 Transmit channel 2
TX3 Transmit channel 3
RX1 Receive channel 1
RX2 Receive channel 2
RX3 Receive channel 3
RX4 Receive channel 4
INT Interrupt signal
EN Enable signal
To connect the NXP Semiconductors MR3003 radar sensor to a microcontroller, you will need to connect
the following pins:
VCC to the microcontroller's power supply pin
GND to the microcontroller's ground pin
INT to the microcontroller's interrupt pin
EN to the microcontroller's digital output pin
The microcontroller can be connected to the brake actuator using a variety of methods. The specific
method will depend on the type of brake actuator that you are using. However, most brake actuators have
a number of pins that can be used to connect them to a microcontroller. The following table shows a
typical pinout for a brake actuator:
Pin Description
VCC Powe supply (12V)
GND Ground
IN Input signal from the microcontroller
OUT Output signal to the brake
Step 4: Power the system Once you have connected the NXP Semiconductors MR3003 radar sensor, the
microcontroller, and the brake actuator, you will need to power the system. You can use a power supply
to power the system. The power supply should be able to supply enough current to power all of the
components in the system.
Potential Claims:
Reduced risk of collisions: By detecting nearby obstacles and promptly applying the
brakes, a sensor-based automatic braking system can help to prevent collisions. This can
be especially beneficial in urban environments where there is a high volume of traffic and
obstacles.
Improved safety for vulnerable cyclists: Cyclists are particularly vulnerable road
users, and they are more likely to be seriously injured or killed in a collision. A sensor-
based automatic braking system could help to improve the safety of vulnerable cyclists
by reducing the risk of collisions.
Easy to use: The system should be easy to use and understand, so that cyclists can focus
on riding their bikes without having to worry about operating the system.