## Inspiration

Have you wondered where to travel or how to plan your trip more interesting?
Wanna make trips more adventerous ?

## What it does

Xplore is an **AI based-travel application** that allows you to experience destinations in a whole new way. It keeps your adrenaline pumping by keeping your vacation destinations undisclosed.

## How we built it

* Xplore is completely functional web application built with Html, Css, Bootstrap, Javscript and Sqlite.
* Multiple Google Cloud Api's such as Geolocation API, Maps Javascript API, Directions API were used to achieve our map functionalities.
* Web3.storage was also used for data storage service and to retrieves data on IPFS and Filecoin.

## Challenges we ran into

While integrating multiple cloud API's and API token from Web3.Strorage with our project, we discovered that it was a little complex.

## What's next for Xplore

* Mobile Application for easier access.
* Multiple language Support
* Seasonal travel suggestions.
## Inspiration

Partially inspired by the Smart Cities track, we wanted our app to have the direct utility of ordering food, while still being fun to interact with. We aimed to combine convenience with entertainment, making the experience more enjoyable than your typical drive-through order.

## What it does

You interact using only your voice. The app automatically detects when you start and stop talking, uses AI to transcribe what you say, figures out the food items (with modifications) you want to order, and adds them to your current order. It even handles details like size and flavor preferences. The AI then generates text-to-speech audio, which is played back to confirm your order in a humorous, engaging way. There is absolutely zero set-up or management necessary, as the program will completely ignore all background noises and conversation. Even then, it will still take your order with staggering precision.

## How we built it

The frontend of the app is built with React and TypeScript, while the backend uses Flask and Python. We containerized the app using Docker and deployed it using Defang. The design of the menu is also done in Canva with a dash of Harvard colors.

## Challenges we ran into

One major challenge was getting the different parts of the app—frontend, backend, and AI—to communicate effectively. From media file conversions to AI prompt engineering, we worked through each of the problems together. We struggled particularly with maintaining smooth communication once the app was deployed. Additionally, fine-tuning the AI to accurately extract order information from voice inputs while keeping the interaction natural was a big hurdle.

## Accomplishments that we're proud of

We're proud of building a fully functioning product that successfully integrates all the features we envisioned. We also managed to deploy the app, which was a huge achievement given the complexity of the project. Completing our initial feature set within the hackathon timeframe was a key success for us. Trying to work with Python data type was difficult to manage, and we were proud to navigate around that. We are also extremely proud to meet a bunch of new people and tackle new challenges that we were not previously comfortable with.

## What we learned

We honed our skills in React, TypeScript, Flask, and Python, especially in how to make these technologies work together. We also learned how to containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Docker Compose, as well as how to use Defang for cloud deployment.

## What's next for Harvard Burger

Moving forward, we want to add a business-facing interface, where restaurant staff would be able to view and fulfill customer orders. There will also be individual kiosk devices to handle order inputs. These features would allow *Harvard Burger* to move from a demo to a fully functional app that restaurants could actually use. Lastly, we can sell the product by designing marketing strategies for fast food chains.
## Inspiration

I dreamed about the day we would use vaccine passports to travel long before the mRNA vaccines even reached clinical trials. I was just another individual, fortunate enough to experience stability during an unstable time, having a home to feel safe in during this scary time. It was only when I started to think deeper about the effects of travel, or rather the lack thereof, that I remembered the children I encountered in Thailand and Myanmar who relied on tourists to earn $1 USD a day from selling handmade bracelets. 1 in 10 jobs are supported by the tourism industry, providing livelihoods for many millions of people in both developing and developed economies. COVID has cost global tourism $1.2 trillion USD and this number will continue to rise the longer people are apprehensive about travelling due to safety concerns. Although this project is far from perfect, it attempts to tackle vaccine passports in a universal manner in hopes of buying us time to mitigate tragic repercussions caused by the pandemic.

## What it does

* You can login with your email, and generate a personalised interface with yours and your family’s (or whoever you’re travelling with’s) vaccine data
* Universally Generated QR Code after the input of information
* To do list prior to travel to increase comfort and organisation
* Travel itinerary and calendar synced onto the app
* Country-specific COVID related information (quarantine measures, mask mandates etc.) all consolidated in one destination
* Tourism section with activities to do in a city

## How we built it

Project was built using Google QR-code APIs and Glideapps.

## Challenges we ran into

I first proposed this idea to my first team, and it was very well received. I was excited for the project, however little did I know, many individuals would leave for a multitude of reasons. This was not the experience I envisioned when I signed up for my first hackathon as I had minimal knowledge of coding and volunteered to work mostly on the pitching aspect of the project. However, flying solo was incredibly rewarding and to visualise the final project containing all the features I wanted gave me lots of satisfaction. The list of challenges is long, ranging from time-crunching to figuring out how QR code APIs work but in the end, I learned an incredible amount with the help of Google.

## Accomplishments that we're proud of

I am proud of the app I produced using Glideapps. Although I was unable to include more intricate features to the app as I had hoped, I believe that the execution was solid and I’m proud of the purpose my application held and conveyed.

## What we learned

I learned that a trio of resilience, working hard and working smart will get you to places you never thought you could reach. Challenging yourself and continuing to put one foot in front of the other during the most adverse times will definitely show you what you’re made of and what you’re capable of achieving. This is definitely the first of many Hackathons I hope to attend and I’m thankful for all the technical as well as soft skills I have acquired from this experience.

## What's next for FlightBAE

Utilising GeoTab or other geographical softwares to create a logistical approach in solving the distribution of Oyxgen in India as well as other pressing and unaddressed bottlenecks that exist within healthcare. I would also love to pursue a tech-related solution regarding vaccine inequity as it is a current reality for too many.