Bengaluru techie Pankaj Tanwar's AI‑helmet innovation went viral after he posted a demonstration showing how a dashcam and Raspberry Pi‑based AI could detect violations such as riding without helmets, wrong‑side driving, and running red lights. (Image credit: Pankaj Tanwar/X)
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Moneycontrol13-01-2026, 16:11

Bengaluru AI Helmet Creator Meets Top Cop, Idea 'Loved' for Traffic Enforcement

  • Pankaj Tanwar, creator of the AI-enabled helmet, met senior Bengaluru Police officials.
  • The police 'genuinely loved' the idea of the helmet, which records traffic violations in real-time.
  • Discussions included integrating the tech with Bengaluru Police's ASTRAM systems and refining AI models.
  • The police emphasized deterrence and road safety over revenue generation, noting low challan payment rates.
  • Tanwar's innovation, which detects violations like helmetless riding and red light jumping, went viral.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru Police show strong interest in an AI helmet for traffic enforcement, prioritizing safety over revenue.

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