Liquid Logic Sensing for Accident Detection: A Vibration Resistant, Low Power Solution for Reliable Vehicle Rollover Detection
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Existing vehicle accident detection systems frequently produce un- wanted alerts as a result of external disturbances, motion variations and sensor degradation, particularly in demanding roadway environments. MEMS-based gyroscopes and accelerometers often make false positives in everyday vehicle movements, reducing their utility for critical colli- sion detection. We introduce the Liquidic Switch Mechanism (LSM) us- ing the concept of Liquid Logic Sensing, a novel tilt sensor that uses a saltwater pathway to accurately identify potentially hazardous rollover angles of 45◦. LSM employs a liquid-based mechanism to reliably dis- connect its electrical connections as the vehicle tilts, resulting in sig- nificantly improved flexibility, resilience and power efficiency over con- ventional solutions. Testing demonstrates a significant 90% decrease in false alarms compared to traditional sensors built upon gyroscopes. We establish a general design formula to calculate the precise amount of saltwater needed to cause a breaking connection, guaranteeing de- pendability and consistency in operation. Future developments in this technology include multi-axis tilt detection, AI-powered safety analyt- ics and fluidic logic circuits that demonstrate the potential of Liquid Logic Sensing in advancing automotive safety and innovation in Com- putational fluid.