Navlings

Inspiration:

People don’t go outside as much anymore! A 2024 morning consult study found that 31%-61% of people reported regularly engaging in doom scrolling.

What it does

A buddy who helps you make friends. Based on the popular toy Tamagotchi and the concept behind Pokemon Go!

How we built it

Your buddy runs away to a nearby devices or your device receives a buddy. Using the built in GPS and compass, find the person who has/is looking for their buddy. Buddies interact by exchanging information between each other about their users Users can keep in touch with the person they meet through chat

Challenges we ran into

Android vs Apple Mapping Case dimensioning and manufacturing Hardware acquisition Scope creep

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Going from zero to a working prototype in less than 24 hours Excellent teamwork

What we learned

Working under pressure Collaborating multidisciplinarily

What's next for Navlings

Develop login system for users to protect their information. Add app in-view customizations with more accessories Implement a payment system to access more features Give the characters individual personalities.