Neighbour

Neighbour – Your Voice Companion for Seniors Inspiration Many seniors struggle with loneliness, memory issues, and difficulty using modern technology. We wanted to create an intuitive, voice-first assistant that provides daily support, fosters connection, and enhances independence while keeping family members informed.

What it does Neighbour is a voice-activated assistant designed specifically for seniors. It reminds them about medications, appointments, and daily tasks using the familiar voice of their loved ones (powered by ElevenLabs). It also engages in natural conversations, offering emotional support and allowing caregivers to monitor well-being discreetly.

How we built it Frontend: Next.js for a simple, accessible interface Voice Processing: ElevenLabs for personalized voice synthesis AI & NLP: Conversational AI by Elevenlabs for natural conversations Database: Supabase for secure and scalable data storage Backend: Node.js with WebSocket integration for real-time communication Hosting: Vercel for rapid deployment and scalability

Challenges we ran into Ensuring low-latency voice interactions for a seamless experience Balancing privacy with caregiver notifications Fine-tuning AI responses to feel warm and empathetic Structuring user data storage in Supabase while maintaining security

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully integrating voice synthesis to make reminders feel personal Creating an intuitive,interface that seniors can use effortlessly Implementing real-time database updates with Supabase for seamless caregiver alerts Building a fully functional MVP within a limited timeframe

What we learned The importance of emotional design in AI interactions How voice familiarity significantly improves user comfort and adoption Optimizing AI responses for clarity and engagement in senior communication Efficient data structuring and security using Supabase for sensitive user information

What's next for Neighbour Expanding multilingual support for diverse users Add custom voices support Introducing smart health alerts based on interaction patterns Partnering with healthcare providers to integrate with medical systems Developing a wearable companion version for added accessibility

Neighbour – The voice that cares.