SAEDNEWS: Self-defense sandals and a smart wallet equipped with a built-in blank-firing mechanism can discharge blank rounds to frighten a potential attacker and attract the attention of people nearby.
According to Saed News, citing Fararu, A man from India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh has developed an innovative personal safety kit designed to help women feel more secure while walking alone in public. The inventor, Shyam Chaurasia, from the Varanasi region, created the concept in response to ongoing concerns about violence and harassment against women.
The safety kit consists of three everyday accessories: a handbag, a pair of sandals, and a set of earrings. Each item incorporates technology that can assist users during emergencies by contacting law enforcement or notifying trusted family members and friends.
The handbag, which Chaurasia calls a Smart Safety Handbag, looks like an ordinary women's purse. However, it features a discreet red emergency button. When pressed, the bag produces a loud gunshot-like sound. Rather than firing a real projectile, the device uses the sound effect to frighten a potential attacker and attract the attention of people nearby.
The smart sandals are equipped with a similar emergency alert system. They can also connect to the user's smartphone via Bluetooth, enabling additional safety functions such as sending emergency notifications.
The earrings are fitted with a built-in GPS tracking device and include an emergency calling feature. These functions can help responders or family members locate the wearer quickly during a crisis.
According to the inventor, the primary goal of the project is to provide women with practical tools for self-protection in environments where they may face threats or harassment.
The complete safety kit is expected to cost approximately $31.35. While the products are still under development and are not yet commercially available, Chaurasia is receiving support from the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) Innovation Center to bring the devices to market. Once released, each device is expected to operate for up to one week on a single two-hour charge.
