PawSense: Smart AI System for Animal Safety on Roads

Stray and domestic animals on roads cause many accidents and traffic issues in India and other developing countries. This paper introduces PawSense, an AI-based alert and detection system aimed at reducing road accidents and protecting animals. The system features a smart AI camera inside the vehicle that detects animals up to 500 meters away. It alerts the driver using built-in audio warnings or adjusts the speed with adaptive cruise control. A secondary subsystem attaches identification RFID or barcode systems to animals to identify ownership. The main results will be fewer animal accidents from vehicle collisions, improved animal safety, and better municipal management. By using computer vision and IoT cloud databases, PawSense can operate independently in terms of resources and finances, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. Research shows that integrated AI systems can decrease animal-related accidents, promote smart mobility, and enhance animal health and safety.