MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641063878 A) filed by Dr Rekha V; Dr Sujatha A K; and Mr. Abraham Thomas Joy, Bangalore, Karnataka, on May 20, for 'ai-enabled smart safety gloves for e-waste workers: enhancing hygiene, comfort, and thermal protection.'
Inventor(s) include Dr Rekha V; Dr Sujatha A K; and Mr. Abraham Thomas Joy.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention relates to an AI-enabled smart safety glove system specifically designed for e-waste workers to enhance occupational hygiene, thermal protection, comfort, and workplace safety in hazardous electronic waste handling environments. The proposed smart glove integrates multiple embedded sensors, artificial intelligence algorithms, and wearable safety technologies to monitor worker exposure to heat, toxic materials, excessive perspiration, and unsafe handling conditions during dismantling, segregation, recycling, and disposal of electronic components. The glove incorporates temperature sensors, humidity sensors, sweat-detection modules, gas-sensing elements, pressure sensors, and motion-tracking units connected to a microcontroller-based AI processing system capable of analyzing real-time environmental and physiological data. The invention further includes active cooling and ventilation mechanisms that automatically regulate glove temperature and reduce discomfort caused by prolonged use in high-temperature recycling facilities. The AI engine predicts hazardous conditions such as overheating, exposure to dangerous chemical residues, improper grip posture, or fatigue-related hand movements, thereby minimizing accidents and improving worker efficiency. Antimicrobial inner linings, self-sanitizing coatings, and replaceable filtration layers promote hygiene and reduce contamination risks associated with toxic metals and microbial exposure. Wireless communication modules enable transmission of safety alerts and worker health status to supervisors through cloud or mobile applications for centralized monitoring. The glove may additionally incorporate vibration alerts, LED indicators, and voice-assisted notifications to guide workers during hazardous operations. The invention provides an intelligent, ergonomic, and sustainable wearable safety solution that improves worker wellbeing, operational efficiency, and environmental health management in the rapidly growing e-waste recycling industry."
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