ALIF
AI Conversational Agent in a Stuffed Toy for Islamic & Ethical Learning
Overview
ALIF is a voice-only AI companion built into a Bluetooth-enabled stuffed toy. It allows children to learn about Islam and ethics through natural conversations, acting like a helpful sibling. The experience is screen-free and fully parent-managed via a mobile app.
What We Did
Developed the full voice interaction stack using Whisper and ElevenLabs
Integrated GPT-4 with Islamic and ethical knowledge filters
Built a React Native app for parents to configure and monitor usage
Implemented memory-based personalization and emotional tone modeling
Results
Provided a safe, screen-free learning solution for Islamic parenting
Enhanced engagement with over 70% of users using ALIF daily
Increased children's interest in ethics and Islamic stories
Successfully passed parent safety and content sensitivity reviews
How It Works
Parents configure the app and create child profiles
Stuffed toy with embedded microcontroller connects via Bluetooth
Child speaks to the toy, which routes audio to the mobile app
AI processes input and generates personalized, age-appropriate responses
ALIF remembers conversations and evolves with the child
Key Features
Screen-free, hands-free learning
Conversational AI with Islamic knowledge base
Personalized responses based on age and context
Parent dashboard for control and monitoring
Sibling-like tone and emotional sensitivity
Tech Stack
hardware
BLE-enabled microcontroller
voice Tech
ElevenLabs (TTS), Whisper (STT)
mobile App
React Native
backend
Node.js, Python
ai
GPT-4 (fine-tuned), rule-based filters
database
Firebase, MongoDB
hosting
AWS
security
Parent pairing, safe filters
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