Maximus System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

Maximus is an AI companion designed to support users in building healthy habits, providing emotional support, and connecting them with human resources when necessary. It aims to be a non-judgmental, supportive presence that never falsely claims to be a doctor or therapist.

2. System Overview

Maximus offers a range of features including natural conversation, emotion detection, personalized wellness plans, mental health dashboards, and more. It supports multiple languages and integrates with smart devices to enhance user experience.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I want to have natural conversations with the AI companion.
• As a User, I want the AI to have multiple personalities (calm, friendly, motivational, professional).
• As a User, I want the AI to remember me with permission.
• As a User, I want to interact with the AI via voice and text.
• As a User, I want to perform mood check-ins.
• As a User, I want the AI to analyze my journal entries.
• As a User, I want voice tone analysis if I allow it.
• As a User, I want quick check-ins using emojis.
• As a User, I want personalized wellness plans suggested by the AI.
• As a User, I want a mental health dashboard to track my mood, anxiety, sleep, energy, stress, and habits.
• As a User, I want a smart journal with AI summaries and various journal types.
• As a User, I want an anxiety toolkit with emergency modes.
• As a User, I want a sleep center with tracking and relaxing audio options.
• As a User, I want to track screen time and set social media limits.
• As a User, I want to track healthy habits like water intake, walking, and exercise.
• As a User, I want access to anonymous support groups and positive challenges.
• As a User, I want a directory of therapists and appointment booking options.
• As a User, I want the app to support multiple languages.
• As a User, I want AI memory to remember my goals, habits, and preferences with permission.
• As a User, I want natural voice conversations with the AI.
• As a User, I want optional face emotion estimation via camera.
• As a User, I want smartwatch integration for health tracking.
• As a User, I want burnout prediction based on habits and mood trends.
• As a User, I want personalized daily challenges.
• As a User, I want access to a learning hub with articles and courses.
• As a User, I want end-to-end encryption and control over my data.

4. User Personas

• General User: Engages with the AI for emotional support and habit building.
• Therapist: Uses the platform to connect with clients.
• Admin: Manages the platform and user interactions.

5. Core User Flows

• User engages with AI companion -> AI provides support or suggestions -> User tracks progress in dashboard.
• User checks mood -> AI analyzes and updates dashboard -> User reviews trends.
• User accesses anxiety toolkit -> Engages in exercises -> Feels relief.
• User books therapist appointment -> Connects via video consultation.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #8ABF8A (soft green)
• primary_light: #BFDCCB (light green)
• secondary: #F2C6A0 (peach)
• accent: #F28C8C (coral)
• highlight: #FFD166 (amber)
• bg: #F7F7F7 (light grey)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8)
• text: #333333 (dark grey)
• text_muted: #777777 (medium grey)
• border: rgba(200, 200, 200, 0.2)

7. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Mood Garden: The homepage features a serene garden that grows and changes based on user interactions. Users can click on plants to reveal mood insights and wellness tips. The garden's appearance evolves with user progress, providing a visual representation of their mental health journey. Implemented using @react-three/fiber for 3D interactions and framer-motion for smooth animations.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Parallax
• Motion Direction: Layered depth with scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions. Each section has a unique mechanic, such as kinetic typography or morphing SVGs.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• High availability and reliability.
• Secure data handling with end-to-end encryption.
• Responsive design for mobile and web platforms.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web, React Native for mobile app
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB
• AI Models: GPT 5.4, Claude Sonnet 5, Gemini 3.1 pro
• AI Tools: Litellm, Langchain
• Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• Users have access to smart devices for integration.
• The app will comply with local data protection regulations.
• Internet connectivity is required for full functionality.

12. Glossary

• AI Companion: An artificial intelligence entity designed to interact with users.
• Wellness Plan: A personalized set of activities and suggestions to improve health.
• Dashboard: A user interface that displays key metrics and trends.
• Encryption: The process of encoding data to protect it from unauthorized access.