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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.