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DriveGuard

· 3 min read
Ameer Kayed
Ameer Kayed

DriveGuard, powered by FREE-WILi, spots distracted drivers in real time and lights up to keep you focused on the road.

Inspiration​

Distracted driving causes so many preventable accidents every year. I wanted to create something that reacts in real time to help drivers stay focused. That idea became DriveGuard, powered by FREE-WILi, a system that monitors where the driver is looking and uses LED feedback to keep them alert.

What it does​

  • DriveGuard uses computer vision to track the driver’s eyes and head position.
  • If the driver is distracted, the FREE-WILi LEDs turn red to warn them.
  • If the driver is focused, the LEDs stay green.
  • Everything happens live, giving the driver constant awareness of their focus on the road.

How we built it​

The system was built using Python, OpenCV, and MediaPipe for tracking, along with FREE-WILi scripts to control the LED indicators. A simulated driving video runs beside the webcam feed to mimic a real driving environment and test the system’s accuracy.

Challenges we ran into​

It was challenging to work with a system I had no prior experience in. The FREE-WILi scripts were difficult to find and understand at first, so I had to do a lot of research and testing to get everything working properly. Integrating new hardware with computer vision took time and patience.

Accomplishments that we're proud of​

  • Fully functional system
  • Successful integration with FREE-WILi
  • LED light feedback that clearly shows driver status
  • Real-time system that runs smoothly

What we learned​

I learned how hard it can be to bring multiple systems together, but also how rewarding it feels when it works. I also discovered how powerful computer vision is — especially MediaPipe. It was amazing to see it detect distraction even when my head was straight but my eyes were wandering.

What's next for DriveGuard​

Next, I want to integrate the FREE-WILi bracelets for more feedback and possibly add a beep sound when distraction is detected. I also plan to optimize the system to reduce delay and make it react even faster.

Built With​

mediapipe opencv python

Try it out​

GitHub GitHub Repo

Source - https://devpost.com/software/driveguard