Golden Hour Ambulance 🚑

Overview 🌐

• Welcome to the Golden Hour Ambulance app repository!
• Golden Hour Ambulance is a mobile application designed to increase the probability of saving lives by providing users with a quick and efficient way to reach the hospital in emergency situations for which .
• Our app seamlessly integrates various modes of public transport, including autos, e-rickshaws, and bikes, to provide timely and efficient transportation for patients facing medical emergencies. By leveraging existing public transport infrastructure, Golden Hour Ambulance ensures that individuals who are unable to access ambulances can still reach medical facilities promptly.
• The app is built using Kotlin as the programming language and Android Studio as the development environment. It leverages the OpenStreetMap (OSM) library for mapping functionality, XML for layout design, and Firebase Authentication for user authentication.

Key Features:

• Real-time Coordination: Connects patients with available public transport options in real-time for swift and efficient transportation.

• Diverse Transport Modes: Utilizes autos, e-rickshaws, and bikes to provide a range of transportation options tailored to the urgency and severity of the medical situation.

• Emergency Priority: Prioritizes medical emergencies to ensure that patients receive timely transportation, enhancing accessibility to healthcare services.

• User-Friendly Interface: A simple and intuitive interface for easy navigation, ensuring quick access to emergency transport options.

Objective:

Golden Hour Ambulance aims to bridge the gap in medical transportation accessibility, particularly for individuals facing challenges in reaching medical facilities. By tapping into existing public transport infrastructure, the app creates a reliable and efficient system, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes. Join us in transforming emergency medical transportation and making a positive impact on lives with Golden Hour Ambulance. 🌟

Features 🚀

• Quick Hospital Navigation: Users can quickly find the nearest hospitals and navigate to them in emergency situations.

• Emergency Contact: The app allows users to set up emergency contacts, enabling automatic notifications to be sent in critical situations.

• Real-time Location Tracking: Golden Hour Ambulance provides real-time location tracking to assist emergency services in reaching the user's location promptly.

• User Authentication: Firebase Authentication is integrated to ensure secure and seamless user login and data protection.

Tech Stack 💻

• Kotlin: The primary programming language used for developing the Android app.

• Android Studio: The official integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app development.

• OpenStreetMap (OSM) Library: The OSM library is utilized for mapping functionality, allowing users to find hospitals and navigate to them easily.

• XML: XML is used for designing the layout of the app, providing an intuitive and user-friendly interface.

• Firebase Authentication: Firebase Authentication is implemented for secure user authentication and account management.

Project Structure 📁

The project directory follows the standard Android Studio structure, with key directories as follows:

• app: Contains the main source code for the Golden Hour Ambulance Android app.

• res: Includes resources such as layout files, images, and strings used in the app.

• libs: Houses external libraries, such as the OSM library.

Getting Started 🏁

To get started with the Golden Hour Ambulance app, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/Ekta-14/GoldenHourAmbulance.git
   

2. Open the project in Android Studio 🚀.

3. Build and run the app on an Android emulator or a physical device 📲.

4. Explore the app's features and provide feedback or contribute to the project 💬.