The document outlines a project aimed at developing a pothole detection system to help drivers avoid road hazards by providing alerts through buzzers or LEDs. It highlights the significant impact of road irregularities on accidents in Kerala and describes the current status of the project, milestones achieved, and upcoming goals, including the completion of the first prototype by May 2018. The document also details funding requirements and resource allocation for various stages of the project.

1. POTHOLE DETECTOR
BEN ROSE P J
JESTIN COLIN CORREYA
KRISHNAPRASAD VM
24/03/2018

2. ABSTRACT
• The goal of our project is to design a Pothole detection System which assists the
driver in avoiding potholes on the roads, by giving him prior warnings.
• Warnings can be like a buzzer or series of LED, if the driver is approaching a
pothole, or driver may be warned in advance regarding road pothole.
• Due to weather conditions , improper construction and overloading of vehicles the
roads are getting damaged.
• The scope of the project lies , where the irregularity of the road affects public
people .
• This can be used in 4 wheelers , especially for ambulance drivers so that they could
save many lives in time.

3. Issues and Resolutions
• About 70% of the road accidents in Kerala takes place due to improper
construction of roads and due to unpredictable weather conditions in Kerala .
• With our system the irregularities in roads can be detected and informed ,therefore
the road accidents can be reduced to a certain extend.
• Need of such a safety providing system is becoming essential for current scenario.
• Currently no such devices are available in the market .

4. Current Status
o From a Single idea we developed almost complete plan to implement such a
system, Image analysis for pothole detection has tested using MATLAB .
o Conversion process from image to digital form has been resolved.
o program coding is the current problem we are facing.
o The project is currently on track without any delay.

5. Milestone 1
• Dec -2017
• First phase idea completion .
Milestone 2
• Jan- 2018
• Matlab simulation.
Milestone 3
• First prototype
Milestone 4
• Final product
Timeline

6. Looking Ahead
• We are planning to complete our first prototype by may 2018.
• Risks are involved in utilizing the artificial intelligence technology and
program coding using algorithm through image segmentation.
o Study on neural networks and fuzzy networks has to be done.
o Next step is to develop a first phase prototype.

7. Dependencies and Resources
POTHOLE
DETECTOR
VENDORS
MANUFACTURING
FEED-
BACK
UNIT
ENGINEERING
SPONSOR

8. Fund Needed with breakup
• For idea to prototyping
• Databank - 4500/-
• machine coding- 10000/-
• mentoring - 12000/-
• trial and error - 100000/-
• fab lab cost - 150000/-

9. Fund Utilization Plan with Outcomes
• Camera and related accessories - 22,000/-
• Programming kit - 50ooo/-
• Feedback system - 1200/-
• Alert system - 250/-

10. Fund needed with breakup
Marketing - 250000/-
Advertisement - 175000/-
Overall cost - 750000

11. Photos and Videos

12. SOME EYE FACTS
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(a) Kalady Overbridge (b) Mattoor(Kalady)-Airport Road