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So, what now? ReflectoBot is just getting started.
The hackathon version is a solid MVP, but there’s a lot I want to refine,
- Improve mobile layout and responsiveness
- Rework the UI for smoother navigation
- Add authentication and a gentle paywall
- Expand the bot personalities and prompt libraries
- Create badges, challenges, and emotional growth pathways
But more than anything, I want ReflectoBot in the hands of real kids. In classrooms. In therapy sessions. In homes where emotional support is needed but often unavailable.
I’m currently exploring ways to fund and scale this project. Whether that means turning it into a mobile app, joining forces with educators, or partnering with EdTech investors, I’m open.
This project taught me that AI isn't just about automation, it's about empathy. When used with intention, it can give people (especially young ones) tools to understand themselves better. That’s powerful. That’s the future I want to build.
If that resonates with you, let's talk.
— Brian Castleforte
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Brian Castleforte
Brian Castleforte | Sciencx (2025-07-18T23:06:40+00:00) ReflectoBot, Beyond the Hackathon: Building What Matters. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/07/18/reflectobot-beyond-the-hackathon-building-what-matters/
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