voice-activated · governance-first · Vancouver, BC

heybuddy voice-activated emergency assistant icon just say "heybuddy"

heybuddy. voice-activated emergency support for solo situations

voice-activated emergency support for solo situations.
say "heybuddy". we're here to help.

60

the first 60 seconds
decide everything

when something goes wrong, your brain stops working the way it usually does. panic compresses time. decisions feel impossible. heybuddy is built for that exact moment — not to replace 911, but to help you reach it faster and clearer.

how it works

say "heybuddy".

the emergency? heybuddy is here to help.

step 1

it hears you

voice-activated. no tapping, no unlocking. works when your hands are full.

step 2

it finds you

it confirms your location and trusted contacts before anything else happens.

step 3

it understands

it classifies what's happening — injury, threat, panic, disorientation — and responds accordingly.

step 4

it asks first

nothing escalates without your say. heybuddy never calls anyone automatically.

built different

governance isn't a feature.
it's the foundation.

most safety apps are built to engage. heybuddy is built to contain — bounded escalation, consent at every step, nothing autonomous.

designed to coexist with emergency services, not compete with them.

no autonomous calls

heybuddy never contacts emergency services on your behalf. you stay in control.

stores nothing

no passive listening. no background monitoring. no data retained after your session ends.

fails safely

if heybuddy isn't sure, it steps back. uncertainty reduces capability — never expands it.

built for institutions

architecture designed to pass legal, compliance, and municipal review — not just app store approval.

mvp roadmap

built in phases.
starting now.

heybuddy is launching with focus. each phase adds a lane — same governance, same voice, same consent model.

phase 1 — live now current

solo emergencies

for anyone alone when something goes wrong — or anyone who needs both hands free. whether it's an injury, panic attack, threat, or disorientation, heybuddy is fully voice-operated so you can keep applying first aid, supporting someone, or staying mobile while it guides you toward help.

solo hikers women walking alone remote workers construction & trades single travellers elderly care anyone far from help
phase 2 — coming soon

non-emergency resources

when you don't need 911 but you do need something — mental health support lines, crisis text options, local resources. structured, calm, no guessing.

mental health moments aging adults caregivers anyone overwhelmed
phase 3 — in development

nightlife safety

a lane built for the hours when things go sideways and 911 feels like too much — discreet activation, location sharing, and trusted contact alerts, designed for the night.

nights out alone bar district situations rideshare check-ins late shift workers
The Vancouver Experiment

meet us at
English Bay.

we're not doing a product demo. we're asking three questions to strangers on the seawall and listening to what they say.

01

what would you reach for in a panic?

02

what makes you trust a safety app?

03

where in Vancouver do you feel on your own?

date one July 12 Saturday · 11am – 2pm
date two July 19 Saturday · 11am – 2pm

Near the concession stand at English Bay. Look for the banner. Come say hi or just take a card.

heybuddy voice-activated emergency assistant icon just say "heybuddy"

ready when
you need it.

no signup required. say "heybuddy" and go.

try heybuddy