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Introduction

Two-wheelers are the backbone of daily transport for millions of people, especially in developing countries. From students and delivery drivers to office workers, bikes are affordable, fast, and convenient. However, they also come with a serious safety risk: skidding.

Every year, countless accidents happen because bikes lose traction on wet roads, gravel, or sudden braking. Even minor skids can cause severe injuries, property damage, or even fatalities. While advanced safety systems like ABS exist, they are expensive and often limited to high-end bikes.

My idea: SkidSafe, an affordable skid detection and safe-halt mechanism that prevents falls by detecting skids early and automatically controlling the brakes for a stable stop.

The Problem

• Skidding Accidents: Common on wet or slippery roads, especially at sudden stops.

• Limited Safety Features: Low-cost bikes and scooters often lack ABS or advanced braking systems.

• High Fatalities: Two-wheeler accidents make up a huge share of road deaths worldwide.

• Cost Barriers: Existing technologies are expensive and not retrofit-friendly.

The Solution: SkidSafe

• Sensors: Wheel-speed detectors + accelerometers + gyroscopes detect loss of traction.

• Control System: Identifies when wheels are slipping and predicts an imminent skid.

• Automatic Intervention: Smart brake modulation prevents lock-up and brings the bike to a safe halt.

• Fail-Safe Design: Riders can override or manually control brakes anytime.

• Retrofit Option: Designed as a low-cost add-on kit for scooters and motorcycles.

Who Benefits?

• Commuters & Students: Safer daily travel, especially in cities with unpredictable roads.

• Delivery Drivers: Reduced accident risk → lower medical costs and downtime.

• Families & Communities: Fewer accidents and fatalities.

• Fleet Owners: Safer employees and reduced insurance claims.

Why This Problem Matters to Me

As a student and frequent rider, I’ve seen how even experienced bikers can lose control due to sudden skids. Many of my peers rely on budget two-wheelers without ABS, making them vulnerable. For me, SkidSafe represents peace of mind — knowing that one small mistake or slippery road won’t cost a life.

Technical Feasibility

• Sensors: Affordable IMU + wheel-speed sensors.

• Processor: Microcontroller for real-time slip detection.

• Actuator: Brake modulation system (retrofit or OEM integration).

• Safety: Default manual control in case of malfunction.

Future Scope

• Integration with electric scooters and delivery fleets.

• Smartphone app showing ride safety stats.

• Advanced stability control (yaw correction, cornering assist).

• Partnerships with OEMs to include SkidSafe in factory models.

Conclusion

SkidSafe is more than just a gadget — it’s a lifesaving innovation for millions of riders. By making bikes safer through real-time skid detection and controlled braking, we can prevent countless accidents, save lives, and build safer roads.

Affordable, practical, and scalable — SkidSafe could be the next big leap in two-wheeler safety.