Bike Indicator and Safety System

For this project, our group was tasked with developing a functional solution for an open-ended set of user wants/needs on Cal Poly’s campus using an Arduino UNO kit. We chose to focus on biking safety and awareness.

Our solution was a bicycle safety device featuring photocell lights and a turn signal system. The final prototype can be easily mounted on virtually any type of handlebar.

During this project, I was able to:

  • Prototype and iterate physical designs to balance functionality, usability, and component layout

  • Program and troubleshoot an Arduino UNO to integrate multiple inputs and outputs (photocells, LEDs, switches)

  • Collaborate effectively in a small engineering team, communicating technical progress and design rationale through testing and observation