RescueRoute AI - Autonomous Disaster Response

RescueRoute AI is an autonomous disaster response coordination platform that combines real-time simulation, AI-driven command decisions, and fleet monitoring to optimize emergency response operations. The system features: - Multi-robot fleet simulation with A* pathfinding for obstacle avoidance - Real-time data streaming via Server-Sent Events (SSE) for instant dashboard updates - AI-powered strategic decision-making using Google Gemini to prioritize missions and manage battery constraints - Automatic battery management with intelligent charging station routing - Production-ready architecture with proper state management, CORS security, and structured logging Built during the 48-hour hackathon using FastAPI (backend), Next.js 16 + React 19 (frontend), and Google Gemini AI. The simulation engine manages 5 autonomous robots across a 50×50 grid with obstacles, charging stations, and mission priorities. The architecture is designed to scale from disaster response to warehouse automation and urban logistics scenarios. Tech Stack: FastAPI, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Google Gemini AI, Docker Compose