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AisleBird

Stop wandering. Start flying.

A voice-enabled shopping app that uses AI to intelligently categorize items, geofence nearby stores, and reorder your list as you walk the aisle. Now live with 235+ stores across 10 major metros and growing on Facebook.

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235+
Stores Nationwide
10
Major Metro Areas
11
Retail Chains Supported
119+
California Locations

Core Technology

Built on voice recognition, LLM-powered categorization, and real-time geofencing

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Voice Shopping

Say what you need — "add organic milk" or "get sourdough bread." The app understands natural language and adds items instantly.

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Smart Categorization

AI engine (LLM-powered) maps items to store aisles automatically. "Spray paint" → Paint aisle. "Hot dog buns" → Bakery. Works across 11 different retail formats.

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Geofencing Store Locator

Request location access, see nearby stores sorted by distance in miles. Seamless switching between retailers — distances update in real time.

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Walk-the-Aisle Sorting

Tap the aisle you're in and your entire list reorders to match your path through the store. No more backtracking for forgotten items.

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Import & Export

Copy-paste from Notes, import shopping lists, and organize items by category. Full control over your shopping workflow.

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Privacy First

Location is never stored. Used only while the app is open to show nearby stores. Completely optional — manually select a store anytime.

National Coverage

Live in 10 major metros + California. Smart expansion strategy based on user demand.

🏙️ Chicago
🗽 New York
🌆 Los Angeles
🎸 Austin
⛰️ Denver
☔ Seattle
🔴 Boston
🍑 Atlanta
☀️ Phoenix
🌊 San Diego
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The Vision

AisleBird solves a universal shopping problem: people spend time looking for items instead of shopping efficiently. The app combines three technologies to eliminate friction:

1. Voice Input — Say what you need naturally. "Add two cartons of almond milk" understands quantities and variations instantly.

2. LLM-Powered Categorization — An intelligent engine maps items to store aisles in real time. One item ("bananas") might go to Produce. Another ("banana bread mix") routes to Baking. Each of the 11 supported retail chains has different aisle structures — the system learns and adapts.

3. Geofencing — See nearby stores by distance. Walk through the store, tap your current aisle, and your list reorders to match your physical path.

Result: A fast, intuitive shopping experience that works across Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe's, Friedman's, and Tractor Supply — with one app.

Technology Stack

Frontend React-based responsive web app. Mobile-first design with home screen icon support.
Voice Recognition Web Speech API with real-time transcription and error handling for robust voice input.
AI/LLM Integration Large Language Models for intelligent keyword-to-category mapping. Learns 11 distinct retail formats.
Geofencing Geolocation API with Haversine distance calculation. Shows stores sorted by proximity in miles.
Store Database 235+ locations with verified coordinates across 11 retail chains. Real-time expansion infrastructure.
Deployment Vercel serverless deployment with instant auto-deploys. CDN delivery, 30-second push-to-live cycle.

User Traction

Organic growth through Facebook sharing and word-of-mouth

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Facebook Launch

Shared on personal Facebook — users from multiple states requesting access immediately. Natural demand signal for nationwide expansion.

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Cross-State Usage

Friend from Chicago, users from Texas, Colorado, Washington. Real users, real demand. Each metro added based on user requests.

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Fast Iteration

Built, deployed, and expanded from 119 California stores to 235+ nationwide in weeks. Responsive to user feedback.