CycloTrace: Microcontroller-based Smart Vest Warning System with User Interface and Cyclist Emergency Locator
- CHARLES M. AGUILAR
- STEPHEN S. DAVID
- KEANT A. FERNANDEZ
- MARK IAN L. SALALAC
- WENCY S. SUING
- ROBHERT M. BAMBA
Abstract
The CycloTrace project focuses on improving cyclist safety through a microcontroller-based smart vest with integrated GPS tracking, LED signaling, and emergency communication features. Using the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), the project developed a wearable system that enhances visibility, connectivity, and safety. Alpha and beta testing yielded excellent results, with high scores in usability, performance, and reliability. Challenges like hardware communication issues were addressed through iterative development. The CycloTrace vest showcases the potential of wearable technology to enhance personal safety, aligning with modern safety practices and sustainable development goals.
