Development of a Low-Cost Wearable Anti-Sleep Alarm System Using Infrared Sensing

Abstract

Driver fatigue remains one of the most significant causes of road accidents across the globe. According to recent surveys, nearly one in every four highway accidents can be traced back to drowsy driving. Fatigue slows human reflexes, reduces alertness, and  can result in microsleep episodes, where drivers lose consciousness for a few seconds. Traditional fatigue detection systems, such as camera -based driver monitoring systems or advanced biometric wearables, are often too costly and inaccessible for everyday drivers. This research introduces a low -cost, wearable, and compact ‘Anti -Sleep Glasses’ that detect eye closure and alert the user through auditory and haptic signals. The device integrates an Arduino Pro Mini microcontroller, an infrared (IR) sensor, a buzzer, and a vibration motor mounted on a conventional eyeglass frame. The IR sensor works on the principle of reflection to monitor eye openness. When eyelids remain closed for more than two seconds, the system activates both a buzzer and a vibrator, en suring the driver is immediately alerted. By providing a cost -effective solution, this research highlights the potential of do -it-yourself (DIY) wearable electronics in reducing fatigue -related accidents.  The abstract summarizes the project by emphasizing the growing concern of drowsy driving and how affordable electronics can offer life -saving innovations. This work has broad potential to be adapted not only by individuals but also by public transport and industrial operation.