A Ukrainian team has created a new app called Saferoad. According to the developers, this is the world’s first web application that helps drivers avoid dangerous road sections in real time.
Oleg Syrovatko got the idea for Saferoad from his personal experience. Working as a teacher and traveling more than 40 kilometers daily on rural roads, he constantly encountered bad roads, which caused a risk of car damage. Often, potholes remained invisible due to weather, lighting, or simple driver inattention. Many Ukrainian drivers know this negative experience. This problem inspired Oleg to develop an automatic system that would help drivers avoid such dangerous areas.
Saferoad is a Ukrainian development that uses data from traffic sensors, GPS, speed analysis, traffic analysis algorithms, and artificial intelligence to automatically detect potholes and bumps on the roads. For 6 months, the development was actively tested and algorithms were improved. During the active testing, more than 1000 km of roads in Chernihiv and Kyiv regions were marked on the map – dangerous areas, optimal driving speeds, and areas with poor coverage.
Before publication in Google Play The app was tested by a team of 12 testers who spent 14 days testing it on various types of vehicles, from cars to trucks. This allowed us to confirm the accuracy and efficiency of the system. In addition to the mobile application, the following are also available mini desktop version.
The main advantages of Saferoad:
- Automatic detection of potholes and potholes using motion sensors and analysis algorithms.
- Built-in navigator for choosing a safe route.
- Warning system: the app alerts you to dangerous areas in advance with an audible alert and a bright message.
According to the developers, Saferoad can significantly improve road safety and become an important tool for drivers, taxis, delivery services, and road services.
The project is currently funded exclusively by its own resources. The main goal is to scale the platform and cover more Ukrainian roads, including secondary roads, which are often left without proper monitoring. In the future, it is planned to enter the international market, as well as integrate with navigation systems to maximize user comfort.