SMART ZEBRA CROSS

Abstract

The problem faced by pedestrians in using the existing zebra crossing can be summarized in three main issues which are poor marking and signage, carelessness of road users and less sensitivity to the signals given and also the lack of confidence to use zebra crossing during night time. The performance of smart zebra crossing occupied with the motion sensor and LED light using the Arduino Uno approach was presented in the study. This study was focused on the existing zebra crossing on the main road of Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO) and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Raja Chulan Ipoh. The objectives of the study are to identify problems that pedestrian has regarding the existing zebra crossing, to design a modern, user-friendly and build a prototype of the new zebra crossing and also to identify the satisfactions of road user regarding the new design of zebra cross. A modern and user-friendly smart zebra cross has been built by using AutoCAD 3D software and has been realized through the prototype model making. The overall prototype model design meets the objectives which were using the Arduino technology and a user-friendly by using the sensor to detect the movement which is easier to use for all stages of age. The level of product satisfaction and effectiveness were determined by questionnaire and functionality testing and have been analysed using SPSS software packages. Based on the respondents, there are 100% agreed that the smart zebra crossing more effective compared to the existing zebra cross located in the main road of Politeknik Ungku Omar. This study was intended in contributing to mitigate accidents among students and reducing the congestion especially during peak hours such as 8.00 am and 5.00 pm.