Media Release

Udupi, Aug 26: Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), Bantakal, is proud to announce that its students have secured second place at the Infosys Annual Project Showcase – 2025, held on August 21, at the Infosys Campus in Mangalore.

The award-winning project, titled 'Guardian AI: real-time protection, real-world impact', was developed by the talented student team comprising by Bhushan Poojary, Prajwal Gulwadi and Amrutha.

Guardian AI presents a groundbreaking comparison between traditional CCTV systems and an AI-powered real-time detection and response solution. The system uses advanced artificial intelligence to monitor CCTV footage in real time, automatically detecting critical events such as violence, accidents, and suspicious behaviour. Once a potential threat is identified, the system sends instant alerts to security teams or local authorities—enabling proactive action and greatly enhancing surveillance effectiveness.

This innovative project demonstrates the transformative potential of AI in public safety and represents a significant step forward in intelligent surveillance technologies.