BizTech: How one Ghanaian scientist is leveraging AI for safer roads and better security

A Ghanaian researcher and innovator, Dr Kwame Ardiabah, has shared his remarkable journey from having limited exposure to computers to developing artificial intelligence solutions aimed at improving road safety and enhancing national security.

Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb's Mawuli Ahorlumegah on BizTech, Dr Ardiabah recounted how his introduction to technology came relatively late in life, revealing that he did not know the function of a computer keyboard until he travelled to Canada.

According to him, that experience became a defining moment in his academic and professional journey, inspiring him to pursue research, innovation and technological development.

One of his notable innovations is the Intelligent Collision and Safety Surveillance Detection (ICSSD) system, an AI-powered model designed to detect potential vehicle accidents before they occur.

Dr Ardiabah explained that the technology can scan a vehicle's surroundings, identify potential hazards and alert users to dangers in real time, thereby helping to improve road safety.

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He believes artificial intelligence has immense potential to support Ghana's development agenda, particularly in the area of security.

He mentioned that AI-driven technologies can strengthen surveillance systems, enhance threat detection capabilities and improve public safety outcomes.

Beyond artificial intelligence, Dr Ardiabah has also developed a digital library platform that provides engineering students with access to digital books and research materials from around the world.

He said the initiative was created to bridge knowledge gaps and make quality academic resources more accessible to students and researchers.

The researcher further called on Ghana to invest in the establishment of a national data centre, arguing that such infrastructure would significantly improve access to research resources and support innovation in higher education and scientific research.

Dr Ardiabah stressed that strategic investments in digital infrastructure, research and artificial intelligence will be critical to positioning Ghana as a competitive player in the rapidly evolving global knowledge economy.

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