Abstract: Women’s safety has become a critical concern due to the rising number of harassment and assault incidents, particularly in public and isolated areas. Conventional safety measures such as mobile applications and emergency helplines often fail to provide immediate assistance during panic situations. This paper presents the design and implementation of a Smart Footwear System for Women Safety, an IoT-based wearable solution that ensures continuous availability, discreet operation, and rapid emergency response.
The proposed system integrates a microcontroller, pressure or motion sensors, a GPS module, and a GSM communication unit embedded within footwear. The system can be activated either manually using a concealed switch or automatically through abnormal sensor activity. Upon activation, an emergency alert containing real-time location coordinates is transmitted to predefined contacts via GSM, while an audible buzzer is triggered to attract nearby attention.
The system is designed to be compact, low-power, and comfortable for daily use without affecting normal walking behavior. Experimental results demonstrate reliable alert transmission, accurate location tracking, and effective hardware–software integration. This wearable safety solution highlights the potential of IoT-enabled assistive technologies in addressing real-world societal challenges.
Keywords: Women Safety, Smart Footwear, IoT, GPS, GSM, Wearable Devices.
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DOI:
10.17148/IJARCCE.2026.15102
[1] Dr. Chethan Chandra S. Basavaraddi, Dr. G. Vasanth, Dr. Shivanagowda G M, Sanjana M V4, Varsha A, Varsha M S, Bhoomika M Mane, Mrs. Sapna S Basavaraddi, Dr. Santoshkumar Mahendrakar, "A Smart Wearable Footwear Using IoT for Emergency Women Safety," International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering (IJARCCE), DOI: 10.17148/IJARCCE.2026.15102
