v2.1.0
🎉 ARIADNE v2.1.0 Release Notes
Blind Navigation — Your Way Out of the Labyrinth
✨ What's New: Multi-Agent AI Assistant
We're thrilled to introduce a unified Multi-Agent AI Assistant — a conversational companion that understands your intent and responds with care. No more complex menus. Just speak naturally, and ARIADNE listens.
🤖 Intelligent Agent Architecture
A smart routing system now powers four specialized agents, working together seamlessly:
| Agent | Purpose | Example Interaction |
|---|---|---|
| RouterAgent | Understands your intent | (silent coordinator) |
| MapAgent | Walking navigation optimized for the visually impaired | "How do I get to the nearest pharmacy?" |
| SettingsAgent | Adjust voice, preferences, profile | "Make the voice slower, please" |
| ChatAgent | Warm, context-aware companionship | "It's a beautiful day today" → "Yes, and I'm glad to walk it with you" |
🗣️ Natural Language, Human Connection
- Map Navigation: Ask for locations, routes, or nearby places — responses use relative directions (turn left, walk straight) designed for auditory clarity.
- Voice Settings: Change speed, volume, or encouragement mode with a simple sentence.
- Family Messaging: "Tell my daughter I've arrived" — instantly shares your status with loved ones.
- Companion Chat: A gentle voice to ease solitude, remembering your name, preferences, and journey.
🔧 Technical Highlights
- Powered by DeepSeek AI with ReAct-style reasoning for reliable tool use
- Unified
/chatendpoint: one interface, many capabilities - Real-time sync with user profile and settings database
- Baidu Map MCP integration for accurate, accessibility-aware routing
💙 Why This Matters
For visually impaired users, independence isn't just about reaching a destination — it's about feeling confident, connected, and respected along the way. This update brings ARIADNE closer to that vision:
🌟 Less tapping through menus. More speaking from the heart.
🌟 Less feeling alone. More feeling accompanied.
🌟 Less adapting to technology. More technology adapting to you.
🚀 Getting Started
- Ensure DeepSeek API are configured
- Update dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt - Launch:
python app.py - Try saying: "What's near me?" or "Set my voice to gentle"
🙏 With Gratitude
To our users, testers, and the open-source community: your feedback shapes ARIADNE. Special thanks to the dataset contributors and accessibility advocates who remind us why we build.
🔗 View on GitHub
📧 Feedback? yfsun.jeff@gmail.com
Licensed under MIT. Free to use, modify, and share — because accessibility should have no barriers.
⭐ If ARIADNE walks with you, please star the repo. It helps others find their way too.