HerArmour : Empowering Women Safety Through Technology
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Akhil Kaushik
Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering Department, The Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences, Bhiwani - 127 021, Haryana
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3964-5431
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Satvika Khanna
Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering Department, The Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences, Bhiwani - 127 021, Haryana
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4654-5992
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Abhishek Kumar
Student, Computer Engineering Department, The Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences, Bhiwani - 127 021, Haryana
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1974-1186
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17010/ijcs/2025/v10/i6/175909Keywords:
GPS, GSM, HerArmour, IoT, Smart Safety Device, Smart Wearable, Women Safety.Publication Chronology: Paper Submission Date : November 4, 2025 ; Paper sent back for Revision : November 11, 2025 ; Paper Acceptance Date : November 17, 2025 ; Paper Published Online : December 5, 2025.
Abstract
In recent years, the growing concern over women’s safety has highlighted the need for proactive and technology driven solutions. This paper presents the design and development of a compact and stylish wearable security device called HerArmour which is aimed at providing real-time protection and rapid emergency response for women. The device integrates key features such as one-touch SOS activation, GPS based location tracking, emergency alert transmission to predefined contacts, and shockwave generator. Built on an embedded microcontroller platform, the device was tested for reliability, response time, usability, and battery efficiency. The present paper demonstrates the potential of affordable and accessible technology to empower women and improve personal security in dire situations.
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