is approx the lotusA tool that searches Help people who are being attacked by their partners or other family members send a distress signal to a loved one or the authorities appropriate.

Behind this project are several Colombian women, Gisela Herrera and Laura Forero, the latter spoke. Infobae and recalled the features of the project, which also received approval IBM COD3RS CHAMPIONSHIP Series found on Amazon Prime.

Laura tells this They took the lotus flower as an inspiration to name this technological project, because this type of plant grows in poverty, Like many women who manage to rebuild their lives after abusive relationships.

The main motivation for making this technology project a reality was to create a user-friendly tool that would allow them to report these facts, especially when they are removed from support networks or fear being obvious when asking for help.

The idea was born in 2020, when Laura and Gisela were still pursuing their undergraduate degrees in systems engineering at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia; At that time, the goal was to develop an academic project that would use some technological tools, such as artificial intelligence.

They had to choose a topic and students chose to find a way to contribute to solving a social problem. Family Violence.

“In the year that the pandemic started, I was surprised how the rates of domestic violence increased, not only here in Colombia, but all over the world….I thought if I was in that situation, I would want someone to support me, so that’s how Lotto was born.Signing Laura’s Infobae.

“We wanted to find a way to support the victim, to be able to accompany them in some way in their moments of uncertainty… through this project. There is a person who does not know you, but is ready to help you, who is by your side And that’s where this support network comes in to help you through that process and of course be a better version of yourself.”

Eventually, the Colombian women’s work moved beyond the academic scene when, during an exhibition at the university, It was discovered by a Canadian organization who invited them to participate in the event. Today, the Loto extension is now available for download in Google Chrome, It has hundreds of users mostly from Canada and Colombia.

Lotto: This is how you can download and use it

Lotus spread consists of a An artificial intelligence system that connects to major video calling platforms such as Meets, Zoom or Teams, This way, the technology is activated every time the camera is turned on.

Once the extension is installed in the web browser and the video call is started, Lotto starts looking for signs of physical aggression to send a warning message about the situation A person added to the system as a support network, which could be the victim’s parents, friends or other relatives.

Similarly, if a person does not have Obvious signs of violence But you are in danger, you can make an “x” sign with your hands so that the extension sends a message to the victim’s contact.

In cases where the same victim activates the assistance protocol, The extension considers it a priority, so it not only sends an SMS, but also an email and also makes an automatic call that alerts the loved one.

It should be noted that the state agency responsible for dealing with cases of domestic violence in each country can also be added as a contact, as well as volunteers and non-governmental organizations willing to join the cause.

Here are the steps to install Loto extension in Google Chrome

1. Go to the project website which is: https://www.loto.help/

2. Download the extension.

3. Install in browser

4. Open the extension and add details of who will be the support network.

5. The data entered are: mobile phone, email, name and type of customer or customer relationship.

What does the Lotto app consist of?

The application created by the developers is a game that is used as a “camouflage” to hide the real purpose of the platform and not arouse suspicion of the aggressor, however, Its mission is to accompany possible victims and also to send warning signs.

The game is like Pacman and after the game is over The platform asks a person for a photo or other “challenges” that are actually evidence of possible abuseIn this way, they are stored in the application until they are analyzed by the algorithm.

Similarly, it provides a more constant accompaniment to the person, for this reason it sends questions such as: How are you feeling today?, to establish support and a record of what is happening.

According to Laura, The app also tries to identify other less visible forms of violence, such as economic or psychological And it also helps people make decisions.

There is another function “Agent Lotus” which is initially a chatbot that asks the aforementioned initial questions, but when a troubling response is identified, a trained human is integrated to provide Psychological support. Therefore, engineering has a purpose to start involving and supporting organizations, entities and healthcare professionals.

The application will soon be officially launched in virtual stores, as its creators have made sure that it is fully ready: “We had to test this app really well because it can’t fail at an important moment for our users…We wanted to be absolutely sure that it would work well and be useful throughout the process and at all times.”

All technological information can be found on the website: https://www.loto.help/

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