Inspiration
Losing personal belongings often leads to stress, lack of accountability, and unresolved disputes. I wanted to build a system that brings transparency, structure, and trust to the lost-and-found process.
What it does
TraceBack is an AI-powered lost-and-found platform where users can report lost or found items. The system intelligently analyzes item details, timelines, and descriptions to suggest possible matches and guide users toward resolution.
How I built it
I built TraceBack as a full-stack web application using Firebase for authentication, database, and hosting. AI capabilities are integrated to assist with intelligent matching and analysis. The platform follows a privacy-first design and structured workflows.
Challenges I faced
Designing a simple yet trustworthy workflow was challenging. Balancing privacy, usability, and AI assistance required multiple iterations and refinements during development.
What I learned
This project strengthened my understanding of building real-world AI-assisted applications, structuring workflows, and preparing a product for real users.
Future scope
Future improvements include stronger AI matching, location-based signals, organization partnerships, and scalability for public institutions.
Built With
- css
- firebase-authentication
- firebase-firestore
- firebase-hosting
- gemini-api
- html
- javascript
- web
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