A Comprehensive System for Pothole Detection and Driver Alert

  • Authors

    • Dinesh B. Bhoyar Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India
    • Swati K. Mohod Department of Electrical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India
    • Nitin Ambatkar Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur, India
    • Pradip Selokar Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Ramdeobaba University, Nagpur, India
    • Arvind R. Bhagat Patil Department of Computer Technology, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India
    • Sunil Prayagi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/x6gv3149

    Received date: May 9, 2025

    Accepted date: July 5, 2025

    Published date: August 15, 2025

  • Driver aid, road safety, pothole detection, ToF depth camera, IMU, GPS, data logging, real-time alerts

  • Abstract

    Potholes pose a significant risk to road safety and contribute to increased maintenance costs. This paper presents the development of a compact, real-time pothole detection and localization system that leverages low-cost, embedded technologies. The proposed system employs a Raspberry Pi as the primary processing unit, interfaced with an Arducam depth camera for surface profiling, a Neo-6M GPS module for geo-tagging, and an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for motion stabilization and noise reduction. Together, these components enable accurate detection of potholes in dynamic environments while minimizing false positives caused by minor surface irregularities. Field testing demonstrated the system's ability to achieve an average geo-location accuracy of ±2 meters, along with reliable differentiation between potholes and less severe road surface defects. To enhance user engagement and maintenance planning, a mobile application is proposed as a future enhancement. The app would offer real-time hazard alerts and map-based visualization for both drivers and road maintenance authorities. The integrated system offers a scalable, cost-effective solution for automated road condition monitoring and infrastructure management.

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    Bhoyar , D. B. ., Mohod , S. K. ., Ambatkar , N. ., Selokar , P. ., Patil , A. R. B. ., & Prayagi , S. . (2025). A Comprehensive System for Pothole Detection and Driver Alert. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(SI-2), 225-232. https://doi.org/10.14419/x6gv3149