zeo.ai

Inspiration

Mental health challenges affect millions of students worldwide, yet many avoid seeking help because of stigma, lack of access, high costs, or fear of judgment.

We wanted to create a solution that feels more human, more empathetic, and more accessible. This inspired us to build zeo.ai, an emotion-aware AI mental health platform that combines conversational AI, facial and vocal emotion recognition, and intelligent avatars to provide personalized support anytime, anywhere.

What it does

zeo.ai is an AI-powered digital mental health platform designed for students and educational institutions.

Key Features

Emotion-aware AI companion with facial and vocal emotion recognition
Real-time AI video avatar that communicates naturally with users
Anonymous guest support without mandatory authentication
AI chat assistant for emotional guidance and everyday conversations
University-integrated counselor booking system
Student and counselor dashboards
Community platform for peer interaction and support
Mood tracking, journaling, habit building, and wellness tools
Multilingual support
Educational resources, guides, videos, and relaxation content

The platform helps students receive immediate emotional support while also connecting them with professional counselors when needed.

How we built it

Frontend

React.js
TypeScript
Vite
Tailwind CSS
Framer Motion

Backend

Node.js
Express.js

AI & Integrations

Tavus AI for interactive video avatars
Speech-to-Text (STT)
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Facial Emotion Recognition
Voice Emotion Analysis
Context Memory System

Database & Infrastructure

MongoDB
REST APIs
Secure Authentication
Role-Based Access Control

Challenges we ran into

Building emotionally intelligent conversations that feel natural and supportive.
Integrating multiple AI services into a seamless experience.
Managing real-time avatar communication with minimal latency.
Maintaining user privacy while providing personalized support.
Creating a scalable architecture suitable for educational institutions.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Built a working emotion-aware AI mental health platform.
Successfully integrated AI avatars with conversational intelligence.
Developed a complete ecosystem including AI support, counselor booking, wellness tools, and community features.
Enabled anonymous access to encourage students to seek help without fear of judgment.
Created a solution aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health & Well-being).