Power Bracelet: Innovative Self-Defense Device for Women’s Safety by SGT University at Synergy 2024

This blog talks about a project submitted by the BSc Nursing students of SGT University at the Synergy 2024 Tech Fest. It presents a wearable device that can work as a solution to one of the ever-important issues concerning women's safety and security.

Problem Statement

Women and other vulnerable individuals face a high risk of physical assault and violence and have limited access to effective, discreet self-defence tools. There are solutions available, including pepper spray or sharp objects; however, they are generally unreliable and inaccessible during an attack.

Potential Solution

There is an urgent need for a concealed, wearable device that operates as a defensive tool to be used discreetly yet effectively. A compact device that is easy to wear improves personal security, allowing users to defend themselves easily while alerting their emergency contacts.

Power Bracelet

The Power Bracelet is a self-defence bracelet intended to give its wearers a feeling of security and an actionable escape plan. This device is hidden on the wrist; it's unobtrusive but very effective at rendering a person incapable for a short period of time without actually killing them. Such a non-lethal shock could provide a user with enough time to run away and get help.

Technology Behind It

• Electrocution Mechanism: The moment an attacker touches the bracelet, they will be subjected to 200 volts of electricity, a non-lethal level but strong enough to render them inert for some time, giving the user a chance to escape.
• Live Location Alert: Sends the live location of the wearer with a prompt alert message to all the emergency contacts saved by the user (up to five) shortly after activation. This feature alerts friends or family members in real time about the necessity to take action or alert authorities appropriately.

Key Benefits

• Discreet and Concealable: It is concealed and looks like a regular wristwatch, so no one is expected to notice anything suspicious because it is designed as a simple bracelet.
• More Secure: Electroshock from this device, along with automatic location sharing, ensures maximum personal security.
• Non-Fatal Defense: The 200-volt shock is built to incapacitate rather than harm, in line with safety standards for self-defence gadgets and available to various users.
• Low Maintenance: The bracelet comes with a rechargeable battery and requires minimal upkeep, ensuring users can rely on it without frequent maintenance.
• Versatile Application: Beyond women, the bracelet could benefit various vulnerable groups, including the elderly and those with disabilities, offering a versatile tool for anyone needing extra protection.

Challenges and Considerations

• User Safety and Training: The activation mechanism must be designed for safe usage, so users know how to operate the device, avoiding accidental discharges even under pressure.
• Legal Prohibitions: Compliance with local self-defence laws is necessary, as the use of electroshock devices may be prohibited in certain states.

Conclusion

The Power Bracelet represents a promising development in wearable self-defence technology: a compact, efficient, and user-friendly protective device. By integrating a non-lethal electroshock mechanism with live location alerts, this project has the potential to enhance personal safety for women and other vulnerable individuals.

Project Team:

• Students: Ms. Palak and Mr. Mohit Kumar Shriwal
• PI: Ms. Nutan Kumari (Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing)
• Co-PI: Ms. Khiumajuliu Abonmai (PG-Tutor, Department of Community Health Nursing)