Indian Tech Company Builds Blockchain App for Vehicle Inspection With HyperLedger

Indian tech startup Smart Sight Innovation, or SSI, has created an app designed to enhance maintenance and inspection of vehicles on top of HyperLedger blockchain.

SSI created the mobile app for an anonymous American client, which specializes in the development of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and blockchain platforms, as stated in April 27 press release. Now the app is available on Android devices.

Storing data in digital lockers

According to SSI, the app builds a summary of different issues — such as repair work and compliance with inspection criteria — faced by a vehicle. It also sends alerts to vehicle drivers and takes pictures to offer detailed reports to vehicle owners.

Finally, the app attempts to exempt car drivers and owners from the paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and inspection.

SSI developed the app on the HyperLedger blockchain, with the data stored in formats which comply with relevant state and federal regulations. The company stated:

“As inspection reports are available digitally, vehicle drivers can produce them as and when demanded by law enforcement agencies. Engineers from SSI worked on the android App, as well as the platform website’s frontend. The backend uses HyperLedger blockchain technology, while the native android app was developed with Android Studio & Java.”

Blockchain in transportation

The transportation sector has long been experimenting with blockchain technology. Most recently, Sony announced that it has successfully built a new blockchain system for integrating data and services across various forms of transportation such as trains, buses, taxis, car-sharing or on-demand rental bicycles.

Teleport, the logistics division of major airline AirAsia, created a blockchain-powered cargo booking system called Freightchain, earlier in April. The network lets shippers or freight forwarders book and confirm any of AirAsia’s 247 aircraft to transport cargo.