Objectives

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Project Deliverables: Not all deliverables expected

• Prototype Web Application: A functional, responsive MVP that enables users to input their preferences and generate a personalized Thrive Plan.
• Knowledge Center Integration: A working semantic search that allows users to quickly find relevant resources.
• AI-Driven Wellness Assistant: An interactive, chat-based system to help users discover activities, answer questions, and provide reminders.
• Technical Documentation: Clear documentation for system architecture, APIs, data flows, and instructions for future developers.

Motivations

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Why This Project Matters:
There is a growing need for solutions that support the well-being of an aging population. Many older adults and their caregivers struggle to find trustworthy, tailored activities that cater to unique interests, mobility levels, and cognitive capacities. Thrive Guides aims to close this gap. By leveraging technology, we can present customized recommendations—ranging from senior-friendly exercise videos and local community events to engaging cognitive challenges and accessible gardening tips—directly through a user-friendly dashboard. Our hope is that older adults can effortlessly discover meaningful ways to stay active, socially connected, and mentally stimulated, ultimately enhancing their overall quality of life.

Why This Is a Great Project:

• Real-World Impact: Your work will directly support older adults in discovering activities that enhance their daily lives.
• Technical Breadth: This project covers full-stack development, from front-end UI to back-end recommendation algorithms and NLP-driven features.
• Innovation Potential: Students can explore cutting-edge techniques in recommendation systems, semantic search, and conversational AI.
• Multi-Disciplinary: Beyond coding, consider how to present information ethically, accessibly, and comprehensively to a vulnerable user base.
• Expandability: The project’s framework could be extended to other user groups and integrated with new data sources over time.

Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications:

Interest in Problem Solving:

• Ability to think critically and propose creative solutions to real-world challenges.

Team Collaboration Skills:

• Willingness to work collaboratively with peers, project stakeholders, and mentors.

Basic Technical Knowledge:

• Familiarity with web applications, databases, or basic programming (specific frameworks/tools can be learned during the project).

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding User Needs:

• Empathy and a strong interest in designing solutions for diverse users, especially older adults and caregivers.

Project Management Skills:

• Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and break down a large project into manageable tasks.

Curiosity and Adaptability:

• Openness to exploring new tools, APIs, or concepts that may not be familiar at the start of the project.

Clear Communication:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure ideas, questions, and progress updates are shared effectively.

Details

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Project Partner:

Polly Bangs

NDA/IPA:

No Agreement Required

Number Groups:

2

Project Status:

Accepting Applicants

Website:
www.thriveguidesinc.com

Video:
https://youtu.be/d0Dc4kGbODs

Keywords:
APIArtificial Intelligence AIweb development