Being born and brought up in Sonbhadra, a region rich in coal mines, I have grown up witnessing the risks faced by mine workers every day. Frequent news of accidents and unsafe working conditions inspired us to build LIFE SAVER, a solution focused on protecting lives through technology.

LIFE SAVER is an AI-based rockfall prediction and alert system that analyzes slope, environmental, and vibration data to identify potential rockfall risks and sends early warnings to prevent accidents in open-pit mines. We built the system using machine learning models, publicly available datasets, and open-source tools. The solution includes a risk prediction engine, a dashboard for real-time monitoring, and an alert system for timely notifications.

Challenges we ran into

Lack of real-world mining data

Handling noisy and incomplete datasets

Integrating prediction, dashboard, and alert systems smoothly

Designing a solution that remains affordable and simple for adoption

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Developed a working prototype using only open-source technologies

Created a predictive safety system without expensive hardware

Designed a solution aligned with real mining challenges in India

Turned a local problem into a scalable national-level solution

What’s next for LIFE SAVER

Integrate real-time IoT sensors and drone data

Pilot testing in coal mines of Sonbhadra and nearby regions

Collaboration with mining authorities and safety regulators

Scaling LIFE SAVER as a startup for safer and smarter mining

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