Path OS is a climate-resilient, human-centric navigation application designed for modern metropolitan environments. Urban navigation apps (like Google Maps or Apple Maps) focus almost exclusively on finding the fastest route. However, urban commuters—especially pedestrians—increasingly face ecological stressors that speed does not account for: dangerous air pollution (AQI) spikes, extreme heat waves without tree cover, acoustic noise pollution, and sudden monsoon floods.
Path OS was inspired by the need for a "well-being routing engine" that shifts the focus from speed to physical comfort and safety. By integrating real-time environmental data, the app offers a "Haven" route option that steers you away from flooded zones, smog corridors, and heavy noise, and even simulates building shadows (ShadeSeeker) to keep you in the shade during hot days. When you lose internet access, the app shifts into AuraGuard Offline, turning into a compass pointing to the nearest emergency shelter.
Built With
- css
- leaflet.js
- node.js
- react
- tailwind
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