Inspiration
The project was inspired by the struggles of second-generation Hispanic immigrants who have difficulty connecting with their culture due to language barriers. The need to bridge the gap between cultural identity and language learning in a shame-free environment was a key motivator.
What it does
LinguaX is a VR language learning app that: Creates immersive cultural environments Features an AI tutor named Julia who guides conversations Uses a points-based system for learning progress (5pts for correct sentences, 10pts for relevant overall answers) Provides real-time feedback on language mistakes Offers progressive difficulty levels focusing on different aspects of culture and history
How we built it
Unity for VR environment AWS for Spanish transcription and text-to-speech LLMs for conversation processing Custom C# scripts for audio interaction and VR button functionality 3D modeling for various cultural settings Scoring system based on language proficiency
Challenges we ran into
Implementing real-time audio processing Creating natural conversation flow with AI Getting objects to move 360 in Unity VR
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Tried to learn different aspects of 3d modeling and Unity, without prior experience.
What we learned
VR development Blender textures for Unity
What's next for LinguaX
Adding more conversation topics Improving the scoring system Enhanced audio processing capabilities Additional language options beyond Spanish
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