Authors : JPD Wijesekara; HMJB Rathnayake; Pavithra Subhashini; Krishantha DKGK

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14891727

Abstract : Drowsy driving is a critical issue contributing to a significant number of road accidents globally, resulting in substantial loss of life and property. Traditional methods for detecting driver drowsiness, such as physical monitoring and vehicle behavior analysis, have inherent limitations in terms of accuracy and practicality. This research focuses on developing a drowsy driver detection system utilizing advanced neural networks, particularly convolutional neural networks (CNNs), to analyze drivers' eye closure and behavior through real-time video input. The system's architecture comprises several components, including a deep learning model trained on extensive image datasets, integrated with computer vision and image processing technologies to enhance detection accuracy. Data collection involved diverse datasets of driver images and videos under varying conditions to ensure robustness. The CNN model processes these images to classify the driver's state of alertness. Experimental results demonstrated high accuracy, with precision and recall rates significantly outperforming traditional methods. The system's ability to process real-time video input and accurately classify eye states provides a robust solution for drowsy driver detection. The research discusses the methodology, training process, implementation, and potential implications for improving road safety. Ethical considerations, such as ensuring driver privacy and data security, are also addressed. Future work will focus on enhancing system robustness under various real- world conditions and integrating additional data sources to improve detection accuracy. The Wide-Awake system represents a promising advancement in leveraging deep learning and computer vision technologies to reduce the incidence of accidents caused by driver fatigue.

Keywords : Drowsiness Detection, Driver Fatigue, Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Real-Time Monitoring, Driver Safety, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Facial Feature Detection, Eye State Classification, Road Safety, Artificial Intelligence, OpenCV, Dlib, Deep Learning, Mobile Application, Web Application, Real-Time Video Analysis, and Driver Monitoring System.

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