The talented students of Sitamarhi Engineering College have presented a low-cost innovation that can prove to be very effective in the field of fire safety. This automatic flame detection and fire extinguisher device named “Hifazat” not only suits the modern needs but is also capable of providing safety in places where human resources are difficult to reach. SIT College student Rudra Kumar, who prepared this smart machine, has prepared it with the help of his four friends by spending only Rs 3,000. At present, the team has successfully tested it by installing it in their homes, and its functioning has been found to be very effective. This equipment has been made by Rudra Kumar, a first semester student of Sitamarhi Engineering College who is doing computer application course along with civil engineering. His friends Mohammad Saif, Amitesh Anand, Abhinav Anand, Krish Kumar have cooperated in this.
The main objective of “Hifazat” is to reduce damage by providing immediate response to fire. It is a fully automatic fire-safety robot that detects the direction of fire through sensors and automatically moves towards it and extinguishes the flames by spraying water. Three flame sensors have been installed in this device, which continuously monitor the surrounding fire. As soon as a fire signal is received in any direction, the data from the sensor reaches the Arduino Uno microcontroller. After that the robot moves in the same direction through the motor driver. On approaching the fire, the servo motor rotates the nozzle towards the fire and the water pump connected to the relay module gets activated and starts spraying water immediately. As soon as the fire is extinguished, the pump stops and the robot returns to scanning mode.
Students prepared robotic system
The construction of this entire project shows the technical understanding and ability of new ideas of the students. Rudra and his team have used Arduino Uno, L298N motor driver, three flame sensors, four DC motors, servo motor, water pump, relay module and lithium-ion battery. By connecting all these components, the students have created a robotic system that can detect and fight fire on its own without any human intervention. This technology can prove to be very useful for small rooms, labs, warehouses, shops and homes. Especially in places where the risk of fire is high and immediate human access is difficult.
Cheap alternative to expensive equipment
The biggest advantage of ‘Hifazat’ is its low cost and easy construction. This robot, which can be prepared at an estimated cost of only three thousand rupees, can become an economical alternative to expensive fire-safety equipment. Additionally, its automatic functionality significantly reduces the risk to humans during fire extinguishing. This project is not only effective from the safety point of view, but is also a great learning and experimentation opportunity for students pursuing technical education. This further strengthens the research, design and problem-solving abilities of the students.
Possibilities of developing advanced models
This innovation coming from a relatively small district like Sitamarhi has the potential to create recognition at the national level. This new work of the students not only highlights their talent, but also proves that great things can be done with the right thinking, teamwork and limited resources. ‘Hifazat’ has brought a new hope in the field of fire protection and there are strong possibilities of developing its advanced models in the future. Rudra and his team have proved that young innovations have the potential to give a new direction to India’s technology sector.
