FUD student invents AI-powered fire detection system
A final-year student of the Department of Physics, Federal University Dutse (FUD), Daha Muhammad Albakari, has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered fire detection and prevention system. The system, called AI FIRE SYSTEM, combines computer vision, embedded AI, Internet of Things (IoT) and environmental sensors to detect fire quickly and accurately. According to Albakari, unlike…
A final-year student named Daha Muhammad Albakari at the Federal University Dutse (FUD) has created an AI-powered fire detection and prevention system called AI FIRE SYSTEM. This system uses computer vision, embedded AI, Internet of Things (IoT), and environmental sensors to identify fire hazards accurately and promptly. Albakari explained that the system differs from existing fire alarms, as they are mainly sensitive to smoke or heat.
The AI FIRE SYSTEM, on the other hand, continuously examines visual and environmental data in real-time to spot possible fire hazards early on. Traditional systems often generate false alarms from cooking smoke, steam, or dust, offering limited information to users about the situation's severity. Albakari developed this AI-powered system due to the necessity for an affordable, intelligent, and locally designed solution capable of detecting fire before it turns into a catastrophe.
The AI FIRE SYSTEM is equipped with an ESP32-CAM that captures real-time images and environmental sensors that monitor temperature and gas concentration. An embedded AI model then analyzes the data, categorizing conditions as fire, smoke, or normal, and determining the level of risk. Upon detecting a potential hazard, the system triggers local alarms and can send warnings via Wi-Fi or GSM connectivity.
Albakari believes that the system can be installed in various high-risk locations like homes, schools, hospitals, offices, markets, hotels, warehouses, factories, and filling stations. He also emphasized that the system's affordability and the usage of locally developed AI technology could make intelligent fire safety more accessible in Nigeria.
The university acknowledged the innovation as aligning with the Vice-Chancellor's 11-point agenda, showcasing FUD's dedication to fostering research and innovation among its staff and students. The university added that this invention would enhance FUD's reputation and strengthen its standing in academic excellence and innovative research.
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