Problem Addressed
There’s an increase in cases of drink spiking being reported each day. These drugs are used to disable a person’s sense of choice and alertness, making it difficult for them to notice or resist a potential sexual assault.
Technology
“Kadam” is an initiative that prevents drug-facilitated crimes by providing early detection in terms of a personal safety device. It is a 3 component spiked drink detection system consisting of a strip to be dipped in the drink, an optional use lateral flow reader to detect the band formation on the strip and for product usage in places of reduced visibility like night clubs, and an app to interpret the result using trained artificial intelligence models. The product also has location-sharing features to saved contacts and on detecting spiked drinks, it will immediately send the location and result to the saved contacts. The reader is universal and can be used to interpret other such strips as well.
Societal Impact
“Kadam” empowers personal safety by providing early detection of spiked drinks.
Current status
The product is in the R&D Stage. Patent is granted.
