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Roads have become dangerous. Accidents that are killing hundreds are being recorded every day and one cannot help but just wonder what has become of our roads.However, Asward Mudondo’s Accident Free Society technology could be the answer to the scourge.
The Science genius from Nyanga has built software that can inspect the car and driver’s road worthiness in seconds. The young man has vowed to meet the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Dr Obert Mpofu, over the innovation after being given a negative reception locally.
Mudondo (25) said he analysed closely the causes of most accidents and discovered that human error and negligence were the major contributors.
He then developed an electronic eye which can be used to check not only if a driver has a licence, but also if it is original. This will not only save time, but most importantly make sure that all drivers with fake licences are flushed out of the roads.
“I know many touts who after being shown how to turn on the engine end up being drivers without licences. No wonder why there have been so many kombi accidents of late. Some of them are holders of fake licences, but you cannot bribe a machine as the fake licence will be exposed” said Mudondo.
Speeding has also been the leading cause of accidents. Drivers only reduce speed if they know they are approaching a speed trapping point. The electronic eye will also monitor if the car is abiding by speed limits and other road signage.
The car will be fitted with a system which recognises road speed limit pegs and all road signs which will then be programmed to give meaning to the system.
Upon reaching a roadblock the car will report if the driver had disobeyed any road instruction.
On the condition of the car, regarding the status of the horn, lights, wipers and breaking system, the vehicle will be fitted with an electronic module which will be connected to all these elements and has a memory which keeps on updating on the condition of these elements. The module keeps on broadcasting Wifi which will then connect with the system mounted on a mobile phone
“I drew a lot of inspiration from the latest Mercedes-Benz edition which has an alcohol sensor where if it detects that the driver is drunk it will simply park itself and has cameras fitted in its sides to give a better view. But now that is very expensive.
“We need very cheap technology to solve our own problems,” he said.
Mudondo also seems to have an answer to the traffic jam which has haunted large cities, especially during peak hours.
Online Reporter