MUMBAI, India, July 11 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541060893 A) filed by Akshaya College Of Engineering And Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on June 25, for 'automatic railway track crack detecting vehicle.'
Inventor(s) include Mr. V. Sureshkumar; Mr. C. Gowtham; Mr. R. Sudhakar; Mr. A. Logeshkumar; and Mr. M. Suresh.
The application for the patent was published on July 11, under issue no. 28/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The proposed invention is an Arduino-based Automatic Railway Track Crack Detecting Vehicle that autonomously detects cracks and obstacles on railway tracks using IR sensors. Upon detection, the vehicle uses a GPS module to log the exact location and a GSM module to transmit real-time alerts to the monitoring center. The system operates on a solar-powered battery unit, ensuring uninterrupted functionality even in remote areas. LED indicators provide visual feedback, while a motor driver circuit controls the vehicle's movement along the tracks, enabling halts or reversals upon fault detection. This integrated, cost-effective system reduces dependency on manual inspections, improves maintenance response time, and enhances railway safety. Designed with a compact, modular structure, the vehicle can be deployed across varied terrains and rail systems. Its real-time data collection capabilities support predictive maintenance and efficient infrastructure planning, making it an ideal solution for modern, smart railway monitoring and accident prevention."
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