Can AI Help in Crisis Moments? Building a Real-Time Therapy Assistant

This is a submission for the Built with Google Gemini: Writing Challenge What I Built with Google Gemini Eldora was the product of my first 24-hour hackathon. Although it has undergone several name changes since its initial creation, its core vision has remained the same. At its heart, Eldora is a multimodal AI counseling tool designed to provide immediate conversational support. By combining computer vision for facial expression detection, the Gemini API for contextual and empathetic responses, and ElevenLabs for real-time voice playback, we aimed to create a live, responsive experience rather than a static chatbot. The goal was never to replace professional therapy, but to serve as an interim support system — something accessible in the moments when immediate human help isn’t available. Demo Landing page Agent-Human interaction Check out Eldora !!! What I Learned This was my first 24-hour MLH event, and as a second-year student, it pushed me technically and professionally. Soft Skill