SOS Emergency App

Inspiration

Our inspiration emerged from a realization of the need of rapid response in many cases of danger, and how a minute can make a life-altering difference.

What it does

• It provides users with a one-tap SOS feature, for immediate SMS alerts and real-time location sharing with emergency contacts, 911 and environment awareness.

How we built it

We spent considerable time brainstorming and defining the app’s essential features. With a dedicated team of three, SOS utilizes several technologies: Mobile Framework: Next.js Backend Services: Firebase and Node.js Database: Firebase Firestore APIs: Geolocation API, Health Monitoring API, SMS Sending API

Challenges we ran into

Finding reliable partners proved difficult until we matched amazingly. We painfully even paid for an API service that ultimately didn't work haha. We faced persistent 404 errors, which required extensive debugging and collaboration.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We successfully created a fully functional MVP that meets the needs of users in emergencies, showcasing our teamwork and perseverance.

What we learned

We learned the importance of thorough research and ideation, effective communication, and resilience in overcoming technical challenges. And we also learned the thin difference between persistence and wasting time in some cases.

What's next for SOS

Moving forward, we plan to enhance the app's features, improve error handling, and explore partnerships for additional functionalities, ensuring a robust user experience. We also aim to implement camera enabling and Apple Watch seamless integration.

Built With

• apple
• firebase
• firestore
• gcp
• google-maps
• health-monitoring-api
• next.js
• node.js
• twilio