Inspiration

Ever loved guided tours but hated the rigid schedules and hefty price tags? My wife and I, after 50+ countries, certainly did! That's why we created GuideMe: your personal, AI-powered tour guide. Ditch the flag-waving crowds and explore any destination, on your terms, with rich, interactive insights.

What it does

GuideMe provides AI-generated tours with real-time location data, an interactive AI chat guide, voice narration, and detailed points of interest, all integrated with interactive maps.

How we built it

Built with React, TypeScript, and Vite for the frontend, Supabase for the backend (PostgreSQL, Auth, Edge Functions), and integrated OpenAI GPT-4, Google Maps, and ElevenLabs/Tavus for AI and mapping capabilities.

Challenges we ran into

Integrating real-time AI services, optimizing token usage for cost efficiency, handling complex location data, and ensuring seamless user experience across dynamic content generation.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully implemented a functional AI tour guide, dynamic tour generation, and a responsive, intuitive user interface that enhances the travel experience.

What we learned

The intricacies of prompt engineering for AI, managing real-time data flows, the importance of robust error handling in AI integrations, and strategies for cost optimization in generative AI.

What's next for GuideMe

Expanding AI capabilities with more personalized recommendations, enabling user-generated content, integrating more diverse data sources, and exploring offline map functionality.

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