Bengaluru Techie's AI Traffic Helmet Garners Police Interest for Potential Integration

A Bengaluru techie, Pankaj Tanwar, met with senior Bengaluru Police officials to discuss his AI-powered helmet designed to detect traffic violations in real-time. The police, including the Joint Commissioner, reportedly showed genuine interest in the technology, exploring its potential integration with existing city-wide surveillance systems. Discussions focused on deterrence and road safety, with officials acknowledging the challenges of large-scale violation detection and the impact of perceived observation. The techie emphasized the project's focus on safety rather than revenue generation.