Project: HeritEdge

Team: Windows 9 Developers

Objective: Enhance India’s cultural tourism through technology by addressing accessibility, safety, and digital engagement.

Track: Boosting culture and tourism via tech (AI, VR, multilingual support)

Key Features

• AI-driven multilingual chatbot (WhatsApp integration)
• Gamified cultural engagement with AR/VR-guided tours
• Women safety heatmaps and crowd density analytics
• Blockchain-integrated data encryption for user privacy
• AI-based ticketing system and geo-tagged travel mapping
• Multilingual support and OAuth-secured user portals

Technologies Used

• Backend: Python, Flask, LangChain, Pinecone VectorDB, Twilio
• APIs/Integrations: SerpAPI, Geoapify, WhatsApp, Weather APIs
• AI/ML: Sarvam.ai, Groq, finetuned travel-specific AI models
• Security: IPFS blockchain, data encryption layer
• Tools: WebSockets, NexUS, AR/VR frameworks

Role

(Devansh Sharma): Oversaw end-to-end development, coordinated backend integrations, and managed cross-functional collaboration. Worked with a 4-member team from Ramaiah Institute of Technology.

Impact

• Addressed infrastructure gaps and digital divides in cultural tourism
• Improved accessibility for neurodiverse visitors and revamped safety protocols

Achievement

🏆 Top 5 Finalist at National Hackathon (BGSCET) out of 1000+ participants from 50+ colleges

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