Luie | A Voice for Autistic Drivers

Hello everyone!

Context:

SCENARIO: 
Imagine you're driving and suddenly find yourself amidst a chaotic traffic jam, or even at an unexpected DUI checkpoint—worse still, police lights flash behind you.

IMPACT FOR AUTISTIC DRIVERS: 
For most individuals, these scenarios are stressful. 
For autistic drivers like my son, they can be paralyzing. These situations can trigger severe anxiety, making safe driving nearly impossible. 
This reality compelled me to create Luie.

SOLUTION:

Luie

• Luie is a real-time, AI voice-activated co-pilot.
• Specifically tailored to assist autistic drivers.
• Helps manage high-stress moments and navigate the roads more confidently.
• Provides a variety of visual aids to help make information more accessible.
   

How does Luie help manage high-stress moments and navigate roads more confidently? 
Whenever an individual needs guidance or support, the user calls out 
and says "Luie, I need help".  Luie is there to make the autistic individuals' 
driving experience safer and more comfortable in various ways: 

 

• Managing High-Stress Moments
• Breathing Exercises 
• Comforting Action Reminders
  • Stimming
• Taking a Break
  • Overwhelmed or stressed? 
    Luie will help find a safe place to stop. 
    
     
• Navigating Roads Confidently
• Prepare Before You Drive
  • Luie will assist with a checklist
• Driving Tips
• Choosing Individuals Route

• If the individual wants to avoid busy roads, 
  difficult intersections, etc. Luie will assist and find a calmer route.

• Assists with Law Enforcement Interactions to 
  Feel More Confident and Safer (will provide visual aid if needed)
  • Spotting Sirens
    • Will help find a safe place to pull over and 
      remind to turn on hazard lights
  • Staying Calm
    • Will guide you through safety tips to stay safe
• Using Legal Rights
  • Will help with remembering rights. Like "I choose to remain silent."
    "Am I under arrest?" or "I don't consent to searches."
• Explaining Your Needs
  • If the individual prefers, Luie can explain things on the driver's behalf. 
    
     
• Getting Lost or Needing Directions
  • Finding their way
    • If the individual gets lost, Luie will assist with 
      GPS and guide.
• Luie will also help find a nearby police or fire depart.
  for assistance.
• Interacting with others
  • The individual can introduce Luie to anyone who is offering
    directions and Luie can help understand the directions.
    
     
• Communication Shut Down
  • Luie will speak on the individual behalf when asked
    
     
• Role-play scenarios on or off the road 
  (will provide visual aid if needed for facial expressions)
  • Practice what to say during a traffic stop
  • Guides and helps with tricky conversations  
  • Clear communication tips to help express needs
    
     
• Translation
  • If the individual does not speak English, Luie will translate back and forth when asked 
    
     
• And there is so much more!

Market Validation:

RESEARCH: 
Initial research within the autism community to understand specific needs.

PROTOTYPE SUCCESS: 
Developed on ChatGPT with focused user feedback indicating significant potential.

• Current Challenges:
  • Technical Limitations: The current platform has shown the capabilities and limitations; that need to scale across iOS and Android.
     
  • Funding Need: Essential for advancing technical development and expanding testing.

The Ask For Financial Assistance:

Usage of Funds:

• Enhance technical infrastructure.
• Expand user research for broader feedback.
• Scale operations to reach more users.

Broader Impact: 

• Beyond autism, the potential to assist individuals with various invisible disabilities.
   

Your partnership could help transform millions of lives by making the road a safer place for everyone. Join us in driving change and building a more inclusive world.
 

Thank you for considering this significant and impactful opportunity.