HealthBot EVE: Your Personal Health and Wellness Assistant 🤖💼

HealthBot EVE is a comprehensive AI-powered chatbot designed to assist with health and wellness guidance, mathematical evaluations, and seamless user interaction management. It combines the power of artificial intelligence with a user-friendly interface to make health support and calculations accessible anytime, anywhere.

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📸 Preview

Figure 1.1: EVE's intuitive interface ensures smooth and effective user interactions.

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🌟 Features

1. Health and Wellness Advice

EVE provides expert, evidence-based health tips and answers to health-related queries, empowering users to make better decisions about their well-being.

2. Mathematical Calculations

EVE supports quick evaluations of mathematical expressions, making it an efficient tool for users needing precise calculations.

3. User Interaction Management

Handle common interactions such as:

• Greetings and farewells
• Command-based navigation
• Chat session management, including clearing history

4. Help Command

A detailed help feature is available, guiding users through EVE's commands and functionalities.

5. Custom Knowledge Base

EVE leverages a structured JSON-based knowledge base to provide targeted and helpful responses.

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🖥️ System Requirements

Before setting up, ensure the following are met:

1. Python: Version 3.6 or higher.
2. Dependencies:
   • Flask (web framework)
   • ChatterBot (chatbot engine)
   • NLTK (natural language processing)
   • SymPy (symbolic mathematics)
3. Knowledge Base:
   • knowledge_base.json, structured with training data for health-related responses.

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🛠️ Installation Guide

Follow these steps to set up EVE on your system:

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repository.git
cd your-repository

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment

# Create a virtual environment
python -m venv venv

# Activate the virtual environment
# On Windows:
venv\Scripts\activate
# On macOS/Linux:
source venv/bin/activate

3. Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Dependencies in requirements.txt include:

• Flask
• ChatterBot
• nltk
• sympy

4. Download NLTK Data

Run the following commands in a Python shell:

import nltk
nltk.download('punkt')
nltk.download('stopwords')
nltk.download('averaged_perceptron_tagger')

5. Prepare the Knowledge Base

Ensure a file named knowledge_base.json exists in the root directory. Example structure:

{
  "training_data": [
    {"question": "What are some tips for staying healthy?", "answer": "Eat balanced meals, exercise regularly, and stay hydrated."},
    {"question": "How can I lose weight?", "answer": "Maintain a calorie deficit through proper diet and exercise."}
  ]
}

6. Run the Application

Start the application using:

python eve.py

EVE will be available at: http://localhost:5000.

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💻 User Guide

Getting Started

1. Open the chatbot interface in your browser at the provided URL.
2. Type your query or command in the input box and press "Send" to interact with EVE.

Common Commands

• Ask Questions: Enter any health-related question, and EVE will respond with expert advice.
• Perform Calculations: Type mathematical expressions like 3 + 7, and EVE will evaluate them.
• Exit the Session: Use commands such as stop, exit, quit, or bye to end the session.
• Help: Type help to display a list of available commands.

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Example Interactions

User Input	EVE Response
Hi, how are you?	Hello! How can I assist you today?
What are some tips for fitness?	Exercise daily, eat a balanced diet, and get enough sleep.
What is 12 * 8?	The answer is 96.
bye	Goodbye! Stay healthy!

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🛠️ Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

1. Check Dependencies: Ensure all required packages are installed.
2. Correct Spelling: Verify your input is clear and correctly spelled.
3. Rephrase Queries: Use alternative phrasing for your questions.
4. Internet Connectivity: Ensure your device is connected to a stable network.

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📋 Developer Information

Developer	Email
John Maina Wambui	wambuijonmaina@gmail.com
Joyita Mithamo Njoki	Joyritanjoki061@gmail.com
Dwayne Masinde Lawrence	maslawayne@gmail.com
Isaac Maina Muraya	Isaacmuraya254@gmail.com

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📅 Version & Updates

• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: November 30, 2024

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📬 Contact Us

We value your feedback!
For inquiries, suggestions, or technical support, please email any of the developers listed above.

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Thank you for choosing HealthBot EVE