Ideaz

Mirai Band: A Low-Cost Safety Wearable for Women, Kids & Elderly

1. The Real-World Problem

Everyday safety is still a big issue. Women feel unsafe traveling at night, kids can wander off or get into risky situations, and elderly people who live alone often face falls or medical emergencies with no one around. The usual options—pepper spray, mobile apps, even calling someone—don’t always work when things actually get serious.

2. The Gap in Current Solutions

Smartwatches like Apple or Samsung do have SOS features, but they cost ₹30,000+ and need charging almost every day. That’s just not practical for most families.

Safety apps depend on unlocking your phone and opening them, which is impossible when you’re panicking.

Pepper sprays or alarms can scare someone off, but they don’t alert family or police.

Basically, there’s no affordable, single-purpose safety device that just works when you need it.

3. The Solution (Mirai Band)

Mirai Band is a simple, focused safety band:

Hidden SOS Button: One press or squeeze instantly shares live location with family/police.

Standalone Device: Built-in GSM + GPS → doesn’t depend on pairing with a phone.

Immediate Deterrent: Loud 90dB siren + flashing strobe light.

Extra Safety: Fall detection for elders, geo-fencing alerts for kids.

Battery: Lasts 2–3 weeks, not 1–2 days.

Cost: ₹1,500–₹3,000 device, with optional ₹199–₹499/month for monitoring services.

4. Who Benefits

Women: Feel safer when commuting or walking alone.

Parents: Get peace of mind when kids are outside.

Elderly: Immediate help in case of medical emergencies.

Community: Faster responses and fewer tragedies.

5.Why This Problem Matters

Safety is not something extra—it’s a daily need. I’ve seen situations where people couldn’t reach for their phone in time, and small things like an instant alert could’ve saved them. Right now, safety tech feels like a luxury product for the rich, but it should be something every family can afford. That’s why Mirai Band matters: it’s about making safety accessible for the future.

 How It’s Different From Apple Watch

Yes, Apple Watch has SOS. But it’s mainly a fitness gadget with a price tag that locks it out for most families. It needs an iPhone, daily charging, and multiple steps to trigger SOS. Mirai Band is completely different: it’s made only for emergencies, costs 20x less, lasts weeks on a charge, and can be activated discreetly. Where Apple Watch is a lifestyle accessory, Mirai Band is a lifeline.

The Design as a Fashion Accessory

Most safety gadgets look bulky or medical, which makes people avoid wearing them daily. Mirai Band is designed to look like a stylish fitness band or bracelet, with customizable straps and colors. It blends in as a fashion accessory, so women can wear it to college, kids to school, and elders at home without feeling awkward. To outsiders, it looks like a normal wristband, but inside, it’s a discreet safety tool. That mix of style + hidden function makes people actually want to wear it, instead of throwing it in a drawer

6. Technical Details

Core Modules: GSM (SIM800 series), GPS (NEO-6M), low-power MCU (ESP32/STM32).

Battery: 500–600mAh lithium, optimized for long standby.

Communication: Sends SMS/calls directly → works without internet.

Companion App: For setting SOS numbers + optional live tracking.

Manufacturing: Can be prototyped using standard IoT components and scaled in bulk.

Mirai Band isn’t just tech—it’s hope. A future where families feel safer every day.

Idea: Smart Wearable Bracelet with AI-Powered Safety Alerts 

Women’s safety remains a pressing real-life issue, particularly in cities where harassment and sexual assault take place regardless of the availability of safety apps and emergency helplines. Existing options, such as panic buttons and GPS tracking apps, rely on internet connectivity, require the victim to manually activate them, or involve police response that is not immediate — creating gaps when they are most needed.

                My idea is to create a Smart Wearable Bracelet that uses AI and biometric sensors to automatically recognize signs of distress. The wristband would track sudden changes in heart rate, abnormal body movements (such as being dragged forcibly), or significant pulling forces. The device would be if such trends are noticed:

• Raise a loud alarm to get attention.
• Share live GPS location and an audio recording with emergency contacts and local law enforcement in real-time.
• Enable a subtle vibration-based SOS confirmation option, allowing the user to cancel false alarms.

The beneficiaries of this idea are:

Women and girls who travel late at night, alone, or reside in high-risk neighborhoods.
Families who find comfort in knowing their loved ones are safe. Authorities and communities that can respond more quickly and stop crimes. This is a cause that is close to my heart because I believe that real empowerment can only be achieved when women feel safe in every space — be it public or private. Unlike other solutions, this concept integrates AI-powered automatic detection with wearable convenience, reducing reliance on manual intervention in emergencies.

Combining IoT, AI, and safety design into one wearable device, this innovation not only fills a gap in the market but also brings us closer to the vision of making safety a right and not a privilege.

• odor levels (ammonia-gas levels/methane-gas levels) to detect foul smell,
• Humidity sensors to check wet floors or dirty (uncleaned)  floors,
• usage count sensors to monitor the number of times washroom is used and give out alerts when used heavily.

This information would be calculated and presented as Cleanliness Score on a display touchscreen outside the restroom

• green = clean,
• yellow = moderate,
• red = needs cleaning)

At the same time, cleaning staff would receive real-time alerts on an app, enabling them to clean when needed rather than adhering to a strict timetable.

• To the users: Guarantees of hygiene, less risk of infection, increased trust in using the common facilities
• In women and children : protection againts UTI and other health complications.
• To cleaning staff and authorities: Time saving, cost savings and better accountability.
• To the society: improved public health and higher hygiene standards.

One of the biggest problems in our society today is women’s safety. We keep reading about incidents where women are harassed, attacked, or followed, and honestly it feels like we are not doing enough to protect them. I thought – what if there was a personal protection device that could actually shield women in dangerous situations? That’s where the idea of Help Hanumaan came to me.

The concept is simple but powerful. Imagine a small device that fits in your pocket, like a compact gadget. In normal times, it just sits quietly, but the moment a woman feels unsafe, she just has to say the words: “Help Hanumaan.” Immediately, the device opens up like an umbrella, but instead of just covering from rain, it expands into a protective bubble around her. This bubble works like an invisible wall—no one can get inside. Anyone who tries to force their way through gets an electric shock that pushes them back. The woman inside is completely safe, unharmed, and protected from all directions.

When the danger is over, she simply says “Thanks Hanumaan” and the device folds back into her pocket.

Now, is this technically easy? Of course, it will need serious innovation. It could use foldable carbon-fiber frames for the umbrella-like structure, transparent polycarbonate shields for the walls, and a low-voltage electric fence mechanism that only activates outward, not inward. The voice recognition system can be run by a small AI chip so only the owner’s commands are accepted. A rechargeable battery could power the shocks and the expansion system. Even though this sounds futuristic, with today’s technology in wearables, AI, and smart materials, it doesn’t feel impossible.

The benefits are huge. Women can walk freely without constantly worrying about who’s behind them. Families would feel more secure when their daughters, sisters, or mothers are out late. It could also act as a deterrent—if society knows that women carry such protection, harassment cases may drop.

The stakeholders are everyone:

Women who gain confidence and safety.

Families who stop living in fear.

Law enforcement, because such devices can reduce the burden of constant patrolling.

Government and policymakers, since this fits into initiatives for women empowerment and safety.

Even startups and manufacturers who can produce these devices at scale, creating jobs and innovation in India.

The truth is, women’s safety is not just a “women’s issue,” it’s a societal issue. Unsafe streets and public spaces affect everyone, including economic growth. If women feel unsafe to study, work, or travel, our whole society loses out on their talent, creativity, and contribution. By introducing something like Help Hanumaan, we’re not just giving a safety tool—we’re giving freedom and confidence back to half the population.

Yes, there will be challenges—cost, design, making it lightweight, ensuring it works in emergencies—but isn’t it worth trying? Even if we build a prototype that shows the possibility, it can inspire more innovations.