SHADOW
STEP.
An intelligent wearable system protecting users in low-light environments through anomaly detection.
System Overview
Smart Shoe
Equipped with pressure sensors and gyroscopes to detect abnormal gait patterns. If a fall or struggle is detected, it triggers the emergency protocol.
- • Rear Safety LEDs
- • Piezo Pressure Sensors
- • Bluetooth 5.0 Module
Mobile App
Acts as the brain of the system. It processes sensor data, manages user authentication via OTP, and broadcasts live GPS location to guardians during emergencies.
- • OTP Authentication
- • Live Location Tracking
- • Accessibility First UI
Key Features
Fall Detection
Instantly recognizes sudden drops using gyroscope data.
Live GPS
Sends precise coordinates to emergency contacts.
Power Efficient
Optimized for long-term usage with deep sleep modes.
Gait Analysis
Monitors walking patterns for health and safety insights.
Auto-Pairing
Seamless connection the moment you put on the shoe.
SOS Trigger
Manual or automatic panic alerts sent in seconds.
Development Journey
Ideation
Phase 01Prototyping
Phase 02App Development
Phase 03Hardware Sync
Phase 04Hackathon Win
Phase 05App Interface
Hackathon Moments
Certificate of Excellence
The Team
Haarish Pranouv
Lead Developer
Built the Mobile App authentication, BLE integration, and SOS logic.
Teammate 2
Research
Conducted market analysis and sensor selection research.
Teammate 3
Presentation
Designed the pitch deck and handled the final presentation.