AELI-Adaptive Executive-Life Interface

AELI is an adaptive AI assistant designed to support neurodivergent individuals by aligning with their cognitive and emotional rhythms in real time.

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Inspiration

We were inspired by the everyday struggle of neurodivergent individuals and anyone dealing with burnout from life’s constant demands. We wanted to create a tool that doesn’t just track tasks but truly understands a person’s energy levels, mood, and executive function capacity—like a compassionate, adaptive assistant that works with you, not against you.

Our vision was also sparked by Alfred from Batman, with his witty, grounding presence, and Jarvis from Iron Man, with his powerful capabilities—applied for neuro-spicy humans who need support without judgment.

What it does

AELI (Adaptive Executive-Life Interface) is an AI-powered butler designed to help people manage their energy, prevent burnout, and prioritize tasks in a way that matches their mental and emotional state. It tracks energy “spoons,” helps set achievable goals, and provides gentle, dry-witted reminders—like your favorite therapist, but punctual.

How we built it

Our team focused on designing a sleek, accessible frontend experience. We used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, building everything with the React Vite framework to create a responsive, interactive interface. We shared updates daily and refined the design based on desired look. Our goal was to make a tool that feels intuitive and supportive for neurodivergent users, even within the tight time frame.

Challenges we ran into

  • Ambition: We dreamed big—way bigger than the time we had. Narrowing down our grand plans to just a couple showcase modes was stressful and felt like picking our favorite child.
  • Vision: None of us are graphic designers, so translating ideas into actual page designs took way longer than expected.
  • Errors: Endless bugs and debugging marathons. Just when we thought things were smooth, another error would pop up—keeping us humble and our caffeine intake high.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Building a working prototype in record time.
  • Personally testing the interface to ensure it felt intuitive and supportive.
  • Creating a user experience that aligns with the needs of neurodivergent individuals.

What we learned

  • Small user-focused tweaks can make a massive difference in comfort and usability.

  • Balancing ambition with simplicity is key—overcomplicating features can create more overwhelm.

What's next for AELI-Adaptive Executive-Life Interface

  • Secure funding to support further development and bring AELI to a wider audience.
  • Implement additional modes beyond the three showcased, expanding AELI’s capabilities to better support diverse user needs.

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