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Leaving children in vehicles under extreme conditions poses serious risks. A research report by Senior Engineer Zhou Zhengqiang from the Shanghai Institute of Meteorological Science warns that when temperatures exceed 26°C, children may suffer fatal heat stroke due to excessive heat accumulation, leading to neurological damage and death. U.S. studies show that at 35°C, sunlight can raise a sealed vehicle’s temperature to 65°C in just 15 minutes, making 30 minutes inside potentially fatal. Even if a car starts at 26°C, its interior can exceed 40°C within an hour. According to Kids and Car Safety, an average of 39 children die in the U.S. yearly due to heat-related vehicle incidents, with over 1,000 recorded since 1990. Children are especially vulnerable, as their body temperature rises faster and they lose water more quickly than adults. Another major concern is carbon monoxide poisoning. In Malaysia, on April 24 this year, a family of four, including two children, fell unconscious from exposure and crashed into a toll barrier in Bentong, Pahang, but were fortunately revived. In the U.S., three Marines died from carbon monoxide poisoning while inside a parked car at a North Carolina gas station, underscoring the hidden dangers of prolonged vehicle exposure.

             I have developed a system that detects when a person is inside a vehicle and dangerous conditions begin to arise, such as excessive heat or high levels of carbon monoxide. Once detected, the system initiates a series of safety measures, including sending SMS alerts, triggering an alarm, and activating a buzzer to attract nearby attention. These actions help ensure timely intervention and prevent potential harm.