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5/26/25, 1:32 PM UAE: Sleepy at the wheel? Students develop project to alert loved ones of drowsy drivers | Khaleej Times
Kahwajy, Lujain Thouqan, and Judi Chbli. Their project, Drive Alert, is a
smartphone-based driver drowsiness detection system designed to prevent
accidents caused by fatigue.

“We got the idea from our own struggles,” said Asmaa. “Driving home late after
classes or work, often feeling dangerously sleepy behind the wheel. We wanted
to create something accessible and effective that could alert drivers before it’s too
late.”

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The app doesn’t require any high-tech equipment, just a mobile phone, and is
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particularly helpful for students, night-shift workers, or long-haul drivers. It detects
signs of drowsiness in real time and sends alerts to the driver and, if necessary,
to emergency contacts.
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“Finding the right deep learning model for accurate detection was tough. We
faced time pressure during a demanding semester, but our passion and
teamwork pulled us through,” said Asmaa.
The team’s innovative approach was recognised at the event, where they were
praised for using affordable technology to enhance road safety in regions where
expensive in-car systems aren’t widely available.

Another project came from Dalia Aboueldahab, a College of Architecture, Art, and
Design graduate. Her project, SenseScape, is a sensory-driven community
centre designed for the blind and visually impaired but inclusive of all.

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