Inspiration

Every day, many people—especially students, women, and late-night workers—travel alone and feel unsafe. We wanted to build something simple, fast, and reliable that allows anyone to alert trusted contacts instantly in emergencies.

What it does

SoloSafe is a personal safety app that:

Sends instant SOS alerts to emergency contacts

Shares real-time live location

Includes a one-tap emergency button

Provides quick access to nearby police stations/hospitals

Offers a fake-call feature to escape uncomfortable situations

How we built it

Designed UI/UX using Figma

Frontend developed using HTML, CSS, JavaScript / React

Backend built with Node.js / Express

Integrated Google Maps API for location tracking

Used Firebase / MongoDB for storing user data & contacts

SMS alerts implemented using Twilio API / Fast2SMS

Challenges we ran into

Implementing live location tracking with accuracy

Managing real-time updates and SOS triggers

Integrating multiple APIs without delays

Ensuring the application stays lightweight and user-friendly

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully built a working safety system in limited time

Achieved fast, low-latency SOS alerts

Designed a clean, simple interface that anyone can use

Created features that can genuinely help people in real-life emergencies

What we learned

Working with mapping APIs and real-time services

Handling backend API requests and database integration

Designing user-centric safety solutions

Collaborating and dividing tasks efficiently under time pressure

What's next for SoloSafe

Adding voice-activated SOS commands

Introducing AI-based danger detection from movement patterns

Building a mobile app version for Android & iOS

Adding auto-recording (audio/video) during emergencies

Partnering with local authorities for direct emergency dispatch

Built With

• base44