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.

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