Indian Engineer Uses Codex to Build App That Detects Potholes and Auto-Files Complaints
gabrielchua · x · 2026-08-16
An engineer in Bengaluru tired of car damage from potholes built an app using Codex to automatically detect and report them. Here is how it works:
- Hardware Setup: A dashcam with GPS and an accelerometer records data while driving.
- Vision Classification: A vision model classifies potholes by size (small, medium, large).
- Data Matching: The app searches a database of 2,900 government contracts to find the specific tender number and the responsible officer.
- Auto-Filing: It generates a ready-to-file complaint complete with photo and geolocation, leveraging laws that hold contractors responsible for repairs under warranty.
One test drive detected 12 potholes and generated 12 ready complaints, showcasing a hardcore application of AI in civic rights.
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