TerraQuest AI — Touch Grass, Not Screens

Description and use

TerraQuest AI is an open‑source, privacy‑first web app that encourages users to spend time outdoors by providing offline AI tools, gamified challenges, and a private journal.

Problem

Users spend too much time on screens instead of exploring nature.

Outcome

TerraQuest AI enables users to spend less time on screens and more time learning about biodiversity through offline AI tools, gamified challenges, and a private journal.

Workflow

• Select a quest and activate Pocket Mode to lock the screen
• Use AI‑powered nature identification to explore plants, birds, and insects
• Plan a 15–60 minute outdoor activity with Smart Adventure Planner
• Complete Touch Grass challenges to earn XP and badges
• Record observations in the Private Nature Journal
• Export data as JSON or CSV for portability

Evidence

TerraQuest AI — Your Offline AI Companion for the Real World

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It uses AI to help people explore the real world, learn about biodiversity, and put their phones away.

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The application combines offline‑first functionality, local AI models, nature exploration tools, and gamified outdoor challenges to make stepping outside a more engaging and educational experience.

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When Ollama is unavailable, TerraQuest AI can fall back to a deterministic local field‑guide engine for supported features.

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Nature observations, personal notes, photographs, and progress are stored locally in the browser using IndexedDB.

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