Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: : This project proposes the development of a wearable device designed to automatically inflate a flotation mechanism in emergency situations, providing a life-saving buoyancy aid.Thedevicecanalso bemanuallyactivatedby the user. It continuously monitors for distress signals and, upon detection, inflates a compact, integrated flotation bladder, ensuring mmediate supportandmakingsurethattheuser does not drown. This innovative wearable technology has the potential to save count lesslivesbyofferingarapid,reliable,and user-friendly solutiontohelppreventdrowning.Designedtobe compact, lightweight, and comfortable, the manual activation feature empowers users to take control in emergencies. By providingavitalsafetynet, thisdevice aim store duce drowning- related fatalitiesandenhancetheoverall safety of individualsat risk of drowning.
Authors: Leona Dennis, Preetha S L, NS Anakha, Namitha PS, Krishna Dev MP
Institution: APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408812166