Empowering Women’s Safety Using IoT

Abstract

Safeguarding women in public areas continues to be a ongoing challenge, requiring innovative strategies to tackle this societal issue. The study presented in this paper delves into "Enhancing Women's Safety with IoT," examining the incorporation of crucial elements such as Arduino Uno, GPS, GSM900A, buzzer, and a panic button. This integration aims to develop an intelligent system for augmenting women's safety measures. The pressing need for this research is emphasized by the disturbingly high occurrence of violence targeting women in urban settings. While traditional safety measures are essential, they may not always offer prompt assistance. By utilizing the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), our research concentrates on creating a safety system that is both proactive and responsive. The suggested solution seeks to empower women through the provision of real-time monitoring, communication, and emergency response functionalities. The methodology section elucidates the reasoning behind choosing each IoT component and furnishes a stepwise guide for implementing the system. A comprehensive system architecture diagram illustrates the interplay among Arduino Uno, GPS, GSM900A, buzzer, and the panic button. The discussion interprets the results, compares the proposed system with existing solutions, and addresses potential challenges. The study concludes by summarizing key findings, emphasizing the significance of the proposed IoT-based system, and suggesting avenues for future research. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on women's safety, offering a technological solution that not only responds to emergencies but also proactively enhances the overall safety experience for women in public spaces.