Nova-AI

NOVA - Navigation and Orientation Visual Assistance

NOVA is an app designed to assist blind or visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings. It provides several key features:

1. Object Detection: NOVA detects objects in the user's surroundings in real-time.
2. Text Recognition: The app recognizes and reads aloud text from the environment.
3. Image Description: NOVA describes captured images using AI.
4. Voice Commands: Users can control the app hands-free by saying "Hey Nova."

NOVA was declared the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for the Kansas Third District in 2024!

APK Download

Download the APK file by going to the release page in Github. Download the APK file from there.

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

Make sure you have Flutter installed. You can follow the official Flutter installation guide.

API Keys

You'll need the following API keys:

1. Google Gemini API Key: Required for image description features.
2. Picovoice API Key: Needed to enable voice command features using Picovoice's Porcupine and Rhino engines.

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Clone the repository to your local machine:

1. Run the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/ulookuglynoob/Nova-AI cd nova-app

Step 2: Set Up the Gemini API Key

1. Open lib/main.dart.
2. Replace the placeholder API key 'YOUR-GEMINI-API-KEY' with your Gemini API key.

Example (in lib/main.dart):

apiKey = prefs.getString('gemini_api_key') ?? 'YOUR-GEMINI-API-KEY';

Step 3: Set Up the Picovoice API Key

1. Open lib/utils/picovoice_util.dart.
2. Replace the placeholder API key 'YOUR-PICOVOICE-API-KEY' with your Picovoice API key.

Example (in lib/utils/picovoice_util.dart):

String apiKey = prefs.getString('picovoice_api_key') ?? 'YOUR-PICOVOICE-API-KEY';

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Install all required dependencies by running the following command:

flutter pub get

Step 5: Run the App

Run the app on your preferred device:

flutter run

License

This project uses the MIT License.

Contact

For any inquiries or support, please contact:

Email: ulookuglynoob@email.com

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