TalkUp.AI is an innovative artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to enhance communication and conversation skills. The project combines advanced AI technologies including speech-to-text, text-to-speech, emotional analysis, and behavioral analysis to provide users with comprehensive conversational training and feedback.
This project is developed as part of the Epitech Innovative Project (EIP) program, a two-year initiative spanning our 4th and 5th years at Epitech. The EIP challenges students to propose innovative solutions to real-world problems, encouraging entrepreneurial thinking and technical excellence.
Our team identified the critical need for effective communication training in professional environments and developed TalkUp.AI as a comprehensive AI-powered solution. The platform integrates multiple AI microservices to create a comprehensive solution for improving verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
TalkUp.AI addresses the growing need for effective communication training in both professional and personal contexts. By leveraging AI-powered analysis and feedback systems, the platform helps users:
- Improve their speaking confidence and clarity
- Receive real-time feedback on emotional delivery
- Analyze and enhance their communication patterns
- Practice conversations in a safe, AI-guided environment
TalkUp.AI is designed as a B2B solution, specifically targeting training and employment organizations as a comprehensive formation tool. Our platform serves:
- Pôle Emploi (France Travail): National employment agency
- Training Service Providers: Private formation companies
- Career Counseling Centers: Professional development organizations
- Corporate HR Departments: Employee skill development programs
For Training Organizations:
- Reduce formation time: Automated coaching reduces instructor workload
- Scalable training: Handle more candidates simultaneously
- Consistent quality: Standardized AI feedback ensures uniform training standards
- Cost efficiency: Lower per-candidate training costs
For End Users:
- Gain confidence: Practice in a judgment-free AI environment
- Improve employability: Enhanced communication skills increase job prospects
- Personalized learning: AI adapts to individual needs and progress
- Measurable progress: Track improvement with detailed analytics
For Employment Success:
- Higher placement rates: Better-prepared candidates perform better in interviews
- Reduced training cycles: Faster skill acquisition means quicker job readiness
- Improved retention: Confident employees stay longer in positions
The platform features a full-stack architecture with:
- Frontend: Modern React-based web application
- Backend: NestJS server with comprehensive API
- AI Core: C++ server managing multiple specialized microservices
- Microservices: Python-based analyzers for speech, emotion, and behavior
For development guidelines, branching strategies, and contribution workflows, please refer to our CONTRIBUTING.MD file.
Our internal development documentation is available on : Confluence
The project follows a microservices architecture with:
- Web client for user interaction
- API server for business logic
- AI core server for orchestrating analysis services
- Specialized microservices for different types of analysis
Each component is containerized and can be deployed independently, ensuring scalability and maintainability.