TED: A life-saving invention that prevents human stampedes | Nilay Kulkarni

The video discusses the challenges of managing large crowds at the Nashik Kumbh Mela, a major religious gathering in India. Inspired by past tragedies, a young innovator developed Ashioto, a system using pressure sensors to monitor crowd flow and prevent stampedes. The system was successfully implemented in 2015, marking the first Kumbh Mela without casualties. The video highlights the development process, testing, and future aspirations to apply this technology globally to ensure safety at large events.

What was the outcome of the Kumbh Mela in 2015 regarding stampedes?

What challenges did the team face when designing the pressure sensor mat?

What is the speaker's vision for the future regarding the system they developed?