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VICAR
Integrated vital monitor & assistance system
How might we reduce the risk of Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs) should a sudden health issue arise?
Vicar enhances road safety by assessing drivers' health conditions to mitigate car accidents. Addressing the need of drivers for a reliable real-time AI system to assist in emergency situations. Targeted to drivers with any chronic health conditions to prevent any future vehicle accidents.
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Drivers with medical conditions need non-invasive real time health monitoring that will help them avoid crashes and delayed emergency response
Vicar takes the form of a steering wheel with a central screen where the user can set up the system and their profile. The screen will show the drivers' vitals in real time through the pulse sensors on each side of the device. On top of the screen is the horn, and on each side of the screen, there are two buttons, one for calling emergencies when needed and the other one to dismiss any alerts the system gives when there is no need to escalate to emergency protocol. On the top of the device there is a light bar that alerts the user something is going on.
VICAR´s UI
System set-up
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User indicator
Another car proximity
Alert indicator
Indicator if both hands are not on the wheel
Emergency screens
In case of a drastic or mild change in the user's vitals, the system will change color according to the level of potential risk. Depending on the data, the system will assess the possible conditions, and, through a voice guide, will direct the user on what to do if they need to pull up guided exercises to recover. If there is a drastic change and a health condition arises, the system will contact EMS automatically and will guide the driver into a safe area to wait for first responders.
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