An Android application that detects falls using the device's accelerometer and gyroscope sensors and sends an SMS alert to a predefined contact.
Alertra demo video
- Real-time sensor data display
- Fall detection using accelerometer and gyroscope
- Adjustable sensitivity and SMS alert toggle
- Emergency contact management
- Visual and SMS alerts on fall detection
- User-friendly interface with clear feedback
- Clone or download the project.
- Open in Android Studio.
- Build and run on an emulator or physical device.
- Grant required permissions (sensors and SMS).
- Enter an emergency contact number and save it.
- Adjust fall detection sensitivity and SMS alerts in the Settings screen.
- The app will monitor for falls and send an SMS alert if detected.
- A visual warning appears on fall detection, which can be reset by the user.
- Android 5.0 (API 21) or higher
- Device with accelerometer and gyroscope sensors
- SMS permission granted
- Tested with normal movements and simulated falls.
- SMS functionality tested in different network conditions.
MIT