Herodot AI
App to unlock tales of any attraction around, from map&photo
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Oleg Bakatanov

Herodot AI - App to unlock tales of any landmark around. From photo & map

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AI travel buddy app which tells you great stories similarly but smarter than audioguides. Empowered by many new features: - story by photo; - map navigation and routes; - personalization and content memory of what you already learned

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Oleg Bakatanov
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Hi Makers and Hunters! We did our first launch a year ago and, since that, went through a great journey improving our app, collecting user feedbacks, trying to do best to make experience better and adding new features. Now you can smoothly use Herodot AI to navigate through new cities or your home town. You can ask about literally any landmark or other object you wonder and listen to its stories in different styles. I really enjoy learning a lot of unknown facts, even about something you see on your way every day. I hope you'll enjoy it too! App not only tells you stories on the object (or territory) you asked, but also remembers what you've learned before, building a longer compelling story, bringing new facts or elaborating on what you already know. This makes your stories even more customized. We integrated Google maps in the app in such a manner, that you can use in the app most important functions of the maps, which you may need in your journey: - searching any object by name; - building walking routes; - highlighting landmarks around; - getting short object's info with clickable markers. Please, try the app (available for both iOS and Android), share your experiences and suggestions to make it better!
Can Güler
I have been using Herodot for months. Today it is like a habit. if I want to know about some unknown place I open the application. Last time it was to day ago in Fethiye near antique tombs.
Oleg Bakatanov
Maker
@canguler Thanks a lot. We really need driver users like you!
🚀 Pierre-Henry 💡

This is amazing!

Oleg Bakatanov
Maker
@phenrysay Thanks a lot for your support!
Vladimir Kibanov

Love this idea! A smart travel guide that remembers what I’ve already learned is exactly what I need. Can’t wait to try it!

Nika

Does the app also recommend what to see? E.g. most visited ("played") places in the app? :)

Oleg Bakatanov
Maker

@busmark_w_nika Thanks for your question! Yes, app recommends what to see if you ask about piece of the map, e.g. city or its district. Herodot will tell about most important attractions here

Nika

@oleg_bakatanov You were thinking about this beforehand, that sounds cool!

Peter Buchroithner

Very cool. Is this tool intended for at home use to explore the world, or for actual traveling?

Dmitrii Ektov

@peterbuch Herodot app is great for everyone. You can lie at home and study everything that interests you. Or you can personally explore any point in the world and learn from the Herodot app about what is around you, build routes to interesting attractions, photograph unknown objects and learn everything about them.

Eugene Victorov

Amazing idea - I moved to Spanish Valencia a year ago, and haven't had enough time to explore the historical centre. However, now I find a landmark, click the building, enable autoplay - and voilà, I'm exploring the city I live in as a background. Think of a generated podcast for your new city. Wow, just wow!

As for improvements, I would suggest exploring alternative voices for each language, as sometimes the pronunciation sounds a bit strange.

This is a kind of app I see the value for, and would easily subscribe to for a small fee.

Dmitrii Ektov

@egv Thanks for review, improving audio for each language is already in focus for the near future!

Oleg Bakatanov
Maker
@egv Thanks a lot for your feedback! Yes, non-English voicing isn't always ideal, we look forward to improve it with other libraries. Unfortunately, now, premium models like 11labs are just too expensive to use. But this to be improved for sure
Zi Zhang

I've been waiting for this kinda of app for quite long! Gonna test it out today!

Rachit Magon

Amazing work turning city exploration into such a fun, personalized storytelling adventure absolutely love it! @oleg_bakatanov

Oleg Bakatanov
Maker

@rachitmagon Many thanks for your kind words! Will keep building. Let us know on any product suggestions to improve please!

Erliza. P

Solid refinement on spatial memory tech 🧭📚 Map-to-narrative feels more natural

Forchatgpt

Hi oleg,

Huge congrats on launching HERODOT AI today — that's a big milestone! 🎉

I specialize in creating short, scroll-stopping promo videos that help founders like you:

-Make noise on social media

-Explain key features fast

-Drive more signups/downloads during launch week

I had a few quick ideas for a 15–30 second promo that could help you get more attention while the momentum is fresh.

If you're open to it, I’d love to share a sample and a concept that fits your brand.

Best of luck today either way —

best regards

Darain

you can contact me on my email : Darainhaider2022@gmail.com

Kanika Goyal

I downloaded the app and found it very interesting.

Few pointers:

  1. I tried all the 3 types of narrators but found the voice to be a bit formal for the "local guide".

  2. I was expecting some pictures for the places I searched. Do you have this in future roadmap?

Grady Hadar

This is a great idea. I am a travel enthusiast and am always looking for new ways to enhance my travel experience. Can't wait to try out!