Our Project
The IU BusBot is an app that will be used as a sort or personal assistant that will assist a student by telling them which bus stop to go to and will alert them when they need to leave the house. This app will start off by asking for user input including where the student lives, what their class schedule is, and where each of their classes are. The IU BusBot will give daily alerts about when the student should leave for their nearest bus stop to get to class.This app can automatically track the bus in reference to the student’s location and class schedule, and it will suggest leave times so that the student can get to campus without any fears or anxieties of barely missing the bus. Additionally, bus drivers will be able to alert students of bus delays or route cancellations, as we found that this is a common issue that turns students away from using the campus bus system.
We, the creators of IU BusBot, wanted to make sure that people felt heard and seen. We did this by making the app more user-friendly where you do not have to throw your phones or search up a YouTube video to understand how the app works. Secondly, we added a feature to give you reminders to make sure you are able to catch the bus without fear of missing it.
LinkBig Points
- Target Audience: Indiana University students who use the bus system to commute to campus.
- Platform: A mobile app available on iOS and Android devices.
- Personalized Assistance: Provides personalized alerts based on the user's class schedule and location.
- Real-time Tracking: Tracks the bus in relation to the user's location and class schedule.
- Time Management for Students: Aims to reduce anxiety about missing buses by suggesting optimal leave times.
- Bus Driver Communication: Allows bus drivers to alert students about delays or route cancellations.
- Accessibility: Designed to be user-friendly for students of all tech-savviness levels.
- Integration: Integrates with IU's existing transportation and scheduling systems.
- Convenience: Offers a convenient way to navigate the bus system and arrive at classes on time.
- Improves Campus Experience: Enhances the overall campus experience by improving transportation options.
Team Members Email the Team
Urban Mobility has 4 members.
Makayla Belcher
Makayla is a Sophomore at IU, studying Film, Television, and Digital Production with a concentration in Audio Production and Post-Production. She is as well certifying in the History of Rock and Roll through the Jacob School of Music. Aims to work as a Music Scorer in Film.
Camryn Hayes
As an Indiana University student pursuing a major in Informatics with a minor in Human-Computer Interaction and Theater, I'm driven by a passion for innovating technology with human experiences. Eager to dive deeper into the tech industry and highly motivated to contribute my skills in UX design.
Nikitha Movva
Nikitha is studying Informatics and Human-Centered Computing at IU. She has experience in technology consulting, and she will begin her full time career in Product Management.
Ann Okhiria
Hello, I am a student at Indiana University studying Informatics, with a cognate of Human Center Interaction and Design with a Certificate in Business Entrepreneurship. Upon graduating, I will be completing my Orr Fellowship in Evansville.
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