Shadow-Walker

Navigation that keeps you in the shade, not just on the shortest path.

Problem

Traditional navigation apps optimize for speed and distance but ignore heat exposure and pedestrian comfort during heat waves.

Solution

ShadowWalker compares:

• Fastest Route
• Shade Optimized Route

and helps users reduce heat exposure while walking.

Tech Stack

Frontend:

• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS
• Leaflet

Backend:

• FastAPI
• OpenStreetMap
• FortyGuard API

Features

• Route comparison
• Heat exposure scoring
• Heatwave-aware navigation
• AI route explanations

Environment Variables

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