The problem
When towers fail, communities lose the ability to call for help or coordinate relief.
What to build
Build a phone-to-phone mesh messaging prototype that works without internet and relays help requests to any available gateway.
Success looks like
Messages delivered across at least five hops in a field test and a simple interface that works for people with no training.
Suggested technologies
- Bluetooth LE mesh
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Store-and-forward
- Android
- Low-power networking
An original, independent statement. It is not an official Smart India Hackathon problem statement, and Arventiq Labs is not affiliated with or endorsed by that programme. The scenario is illustrative and does not describe any specific organisation. Free to use with credit.