Rakshak ADAS
Rakshak is an Advanced Driver Advisory System engineered for patrol vehicles, maintenance fleets, and emergency response operations on highways and expressways. Integrating dual dash cameras (outward 1080P + inward 720P), body-worn cameras (5MP with 140° FOV), GPS tracker, industrial-grade 10″ tablet, and LPU with storage, it delivers comprehensive fleet monitoring and real-time connectivity between vehicles and Traffic Management Centers.
The system enables live video streaming from all cameras including body-cams to TMC/sub-centers with 4G LTE connectivity while providing drivers with GPS navigation, incident location assistance, and inter-vehicle video conferencing capabilities. With AI-powered face recognition, harsh braking detection, over-speeding alerts, and geo-fence breach notifications, Rakshak combines driver behavior monitoring with road condition detection supporting automated event reporting via tablet application and evidence collection through multiple camera angles ensuring operational accountability across highway patrol operations.
System Components
Complete hardware ecosystem for vehicle monitoring, driver safety, and fleet coordination.
Dual Dash Camera System
Front camera: 2MP 1080P with 140° FOV and night vision capturing road conditions and incidents ahead. Cabin/Rear camera: 2MP 720P with 140° FOV monitoring driver behavior and vehicle interior supporting evidence collection and driver accountability.
Body-Worn Camera
5MP CMOS sensor with 2″ LCD screen delivering 2688×1512 resolution at 25fps supporting real-time video streaming to TMC. 10m IR night vision with laser pointer and flashlight enables evidence collection during night patrols with GPS location stamping.
Vehicle Top-Mount Bullet Cameras
Rugged 1080P@60fps IP67-rated cameras with SD card local recording monitoring road surface conditions for pothole detection. Automated analytics detect cracks, damaged road furniture, and hazardous obstructions triggering instant alerts to control centers.
Industrial-Grade 10" Tablet
Android 11.0 tablet with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and 1200×920 sunlight-readable display providing GPS navigation and incident reporting interface. IP65-67 rated with 12,000mAh battery supporting 19-hour operation and hot-swappable battery design.
Key Features
Real-Time TMC Connectivity
Live monitoring of all cameras (dash, body, top-mount) from TMC & sub-centers with 4G LTE streaming. Separate multi-operator embedded SIM for GPS tracker, tablet, dashcam, body cam, and LPU ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.
AI-Powered Driver Monitoring
Face recognition detects unknown drivers, harsh braking/over-speeding alerts, engine idling with AC monitoring, and geo-fence breach notifications. SOS emergency button sends distress calls to up to 3 pre-programmed numbers with GPS location.
GPS Navigation & Route Assistance
Tablet provides GPS map to identify incident locations with estimated travel time, route planning, and alternate route suggestions. TMC can disseminate real-time information to patrolling/maintenance teams for coordinated response.
Inter-Vehicle Video Conferencing
Drivers can connect with other emergency/maintenance vehicles and conduct video conference calls among teams and TMC/sub-centers. Master control software coordinates communication between edge ADAS systems.
Automated Road Condition Detection
Front and rear bullet cameras perform video analytics for face detection, motion detection, object addition/removal, and line crossing. Instant event recording on 128GB SD card with automated alerts to TMC for potholes, cracks, damaged road furniture.
Tablet-Based Event Reporting
Vehicle staff log incident/event details through tablet with dropdown menus, image capture, map-based location entry, and text details. Direct calling or messaging through app supports rapid communication during emergencies.
Dash Camera Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Dual camera: Front 2MP 1080P 140° FOV + Cabin/Rear 2MP 720P 140° FOV |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 (Front) + 1280×720 (Cabin/Rear) at 30 FPS |
| Night Vision | IR LEDs for clear night vision |
| Storage | Up to 16GB local + 90-day secure cloud storage |
| SD Card Support | microSD up to 512 GB |
| GPS Logger | Real-time tracking, speed alerts, route history |
| SOS | Distress call + up to 3 numbers stored |
| Battery | 3000mAh Li-ion (4-hour runtime), Type-C charging 5V~1.5A |
| Parking Mode | 24×7 monitoring, motion detection, collision trigger |
| Microphone/Speaker | Two-way audio & live video calling |
| AI Features | Face recognition, unknown driver detection, harsh braking, over-speeding, engine idling with AC on, geo-fence breaches |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE (FDD 1,2,3,4,5,8 & TDD 40,41), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, BIS |
Body-Worn Camera Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 5MP CMOS image sensor |
| Display | 2" Full HD LCD screen |
| Lens FOV | > 140° |
| Video Resolution | 2688×1512, 2560×1440, 2304×1296, 1920×1080, 1280×720 |
| Frame Rates | 25fps @ 2688×1512; 30fps @ 2560×1440 / 2304×1296 / 1920×1080 |
| Compression | H.264 / H.265 / MP4 |
| Storage | Built-in 16GB TF (optional 32-256GB), encrypted |
| IR Night Vision | Up to 10m at 0 lux |
| GPS/GLONASS | Location & speed in recording; cold start < 25s |
| Two-way Intercom | Cluster intercom + platform intercom (4G/3G) |
| Battery | 3600mAh main (optional dual 2700mAh or 4200mAh) |
| Battery Backup | ~13h with 3600mAh; continuous 4G remote view 5h+5h |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +60°C |
| Drop Test | 2m MIL-STD-810, JS55555 certified |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Weight | ~144g (with battery, without clip) |
Top-Mount Bullet Camera
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8", 2MP Low Illumination Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 (2MP) |
| Lens Options | 2.7-13.5mm motorized zoom (optional: 3.6mm, 6mm, 8mm, 5-50mm) |
| IR Distance | 50-60m (2.7-13.5mm); up to 100m (5-50mm) |
| Compression | H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG |
| Frame Rate | 1-30fps, Mainstream: 2MP @ 60fps |
| Audio | Built-in mic or 1 IN/1 OUT |
| Network | RJ45 10M/100M, PoE (802.3af) |
| Storage | Up to 2TB edge storage |
| IP/Vandal Rating | IP67, IK10 compliant |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Power Consumption | < 12W |
GPS Tracker
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Network | 4G LTE / 3G / 2G fallback |
| Positioning | GPS + GLONASS + AGPS (<2.5m CEP) |
| I/O | 4 Digital Inputs, 2 Digital Outputs, 1 Analog |
| Interfaces | RS-232, RS-485, 1-Wire |
| Protocols | TCP/UDP, SMS, FTP, MQTT |
| Backup Battery | 600mAh Li-ion |
| Power Supply | 8-36V DC with over-voltage protection |
| Operating Temperature | -15°C to +85°C |
| Alerts | Over-speed, geo-fence, ignition, vibration, power cut, SOS, towing |
| Certifications | ARAI certified, IP65 |
Industrial-Grade 10" Tablet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Display | 10.1" sunlight-readable, 1200×920, 450 nits, capacitive multi-touch |
| Processor | MT6771 |
| Memory/Storage | 8GB RAM / 256GB storage |
| OS | Android 11.0 |
| Wireless | 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA, GSM, Bluetooth, WiFi |
| GPS | BDS, GPS, GLONASS |
| Camera | Front: 5MP; Rear: 13MP (with flash) |
| Battery | 12,000mAh (19-hour duration), hot-swappable |
| Ports | USB-C, MicroSD slot, Audio jack |
| Ruggedness | IP65-IP67, 1.2m drop resistance |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Certifications | MIL-STD-810G, ISO, IP65, MSDS |
Local Processing Unit (LPU)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (6 cores), up to 2.8GHz | Memory | 8GB DDR3 | Storage | 500GB NVMe SSD / 2× SATA III, 1× mSATA | I/O Ports | 4× USB 3.0, 2× LAN, 4× COM, HDMI, VGA | Networking | 2× Gigabit LAN | Power Supply | 12V 5A/7A/10A or 19V 3A DC | Operating System | Windows 10/8/7, Ubuntu 14.04/16.04 | Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C | Certifications | CE, CCC, ISO 9001:2015 |
Applications and Deployment
Complete fleet safety solutions for highways, expressways, and urban road networks.
Highway Patrol Operations
Monitors patrol vehicle activities with dual dash cameras providing inward and outward visibility during traffic stops and enforcement actions. Body-worn cameras record staff interactions with traffic violators from operator perspective for evidence collection and accountability.
Expressway Maintenance Fleets
Tracks maintenance vehicle movements with GPS while top-mount cameras detect road condition anomalies requiring immediate attention. Real-time alerts to TMC enable coordinated maintenance dispatch and resource allocation optimization.
Emergency Response Coordination
Enables video conferencing between emergency services vehicles ensuring coordinated incident response across highway stretches. Live video streaming to TMC supports situation assessment and decision-making during critical incidents.
Complete Fleet Safety for Highway Operations
Multi-component ADAS with live monitoring, AI driver safety, and real-time TMC connectivity for patrol and maintenance vehicles.