CATS
Solution
OUR TECHNOLOGY
Collision Alert Technology for Scooters
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CATS identifies hazards sooner than the rider might, and so increases the rider's "situational awareness"
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A rider who is keenly aware of potential hazards is better prepared to take quick action to prevent an accident
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Rider Alerts:
The CATS system beeps and blinks a warning lamp when a hazard is determined; alerts quickly intensify urging the rider to take action
Object Detection:
A proximity sensor detects objects in e-scooter's path
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The CATS control system determines if the detected object poses a threat
Hazard Detection:
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The CATS system detects actual falls and sends real-time data to emergency responders and to rental fleet operators for crash investigation
Collision Reporting:
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Downed E-Scooter Notification:
CATS informs fleet operators of an abandoned e-scooter and flashes the hazard warning lamp to illuminate the tripping hazard
MEET CATS
Our Chosen Problem:
Electronic Scooter Safety
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Rented e-scooters are becoming popular in city centers
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E-scooters provide an eco-friendly mode of "transportation-on-demand" (also known as "micro mobility")
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There have been over 40,000 injuries and 29 deaths related to rental e-scooters since 2018
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Decision-makers are unsure about allowing e-scooter use due to safety concerns
Our Solution
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The Collision Alert Technology for Scooters (CATS) prevents e-scooter accidents by using a system of sensors, electronic controls, and alert devices to warn of potential hazards.
Who Benefits from CATS?
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Customers renting e-scooters enjoy a safer ride
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E-scooter rental fleet operators enjoy
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increased customer usage due to assured safety​
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increased market-share with technology assurance
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increased vehicle life-cycle due to fewer wrecks
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fewer lawsuits from injured persons
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There will be less congestion due to micro-mobility choices
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Hospitals and emergency services will receive fewer requests for attention to injuries or fatalities
The Problem
“Micro-mobility” means using small vehicles like bikes, Segways, and electric scooters (e-scooters) to move short distances. Micro-mobility is environmentally friendly, reduces car traffic, and reduces our use of oil. For example, rentable e-scooters are often found in many large city centers and on college campuses for use as “transportation on demand”; customers use a smartphone app to rent available e-scooters for quick trips as needed.
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Unfortunately, many accidents and injuries are now happening with the arrival of rented e-scooters. The Journal of American Medical Association reported that 40,000 injuries and 29 deaths are related to e-scooter accidents. Certainly these accidents are a problem. The safety concern causes many people to fear e-scooters and some cities to ban their use.
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We chose to address the problem of accidents related to electric scooter use and the slow acceptance of this valuable transportation mode.
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By addressing the accident problem, we can reduce the major concern that discourages people from using E-scooters. The increased e-scooters usage inside cities will foster environmentally friendly transportation. This will ultimately reduce road traffic, pollution, and the use of fuel for shorter distance transportation.
GET IN TOUCH
Dan Champoux
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Tel: 248-378-6247
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1861 Hunters Ridge Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304