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EdTech5 Months (2025)

UNextDoor

An interactive mobile application enabling users to converse with an AI voice tutor to develop language fluency.

CLIENTUNextDoor Brand
TIMELINE5 Months (2025)
SECTORAI
TECH STACKReact Native + others
unextdoor.com/demo
UNextDoor AI
API Pipeline Active
"Bonjour! How can I help you today?"
OpenAI Whisper Asynchronous Node
LATENCY: 740ms

The Challenge

Understanding client pain points

Traditional language learning software focuses on vocabulary cards but lacks conversational execution. Developing a realistic conversation partner requires low-latency voice-to-text, context-aware AI parsing, and realistic audio synthesis on mobile devices.

The Solution

Engineering a modern solution

We developed native iOS and Android apps using React Native. We optimized backend routing with FastAPI, connecting OpenAI Whisper, GPT-4, and text-to-speech engines in a custom asynchronous pipeline. The application processes audio inputs, evaluates grammar mistakes, and responds under 800ms.

PRODUCT SCOPE

Key features built to perform

Realtime Voice Interaction

Direct speech dialog with AI companion. Captures audio waveforms, displays live text transcripts, and plays speech responses.

Dynamic Grammar Feedback

Provides contextual correction overlays on user inputs, outlining alternative phrasing and spelling errors.

ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURE

The Technology Stack

frontend
React NativeExpoTailwind CSS
backend
FastAPIPythonNode.js
database
MongoDBRedis
realtime
Websockets (Audio stream)
deployment
AWS ECSDocker
TECHNICAL AUTHORITY

Challenges & Engineering Decisions

Reduced audio packet transit overhead by utilizing native audio format recording on mobile and implementing direct websocket audio streams to FastAPI handlers.

Re-render optimization monitor
ACTIVE
A · PRE-OPTIMIZATION LOAD (REACT CYCLES)WARNING: 120+ SPIKES
B · POST-OPTIMIZATION STATE (ZLAARK)60 FPS STATIC STABLE
Reduces client-side UI latency by 70%, maintaining smooth animation speeds during high socket throughput.
KEY RESULTS

Project Outcomes

< 800ms
Voice Loop Latency
45%
Active User Retention
2M+
Translations Processed
BUILD

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