HELIOS
The Voice of Automotive Intelligence.
Your car speaks. You understand.
The Problem
Your check engine light comes on. You have two options: ignore it and hope for the best, or pay $100+ for a diagnostic at a shop that might tell you nothing useful.
Diagnostic anxiety: That warning light could mean a loose gas cap or a failing transmission. Without context, every warning feels catastrophic.
Information asymmetry: Mechanics speak in codes and jargon. P0301? MAF sensor? You nod along while they quote you $1,500.
Safety uncertainty: Is it safe to drive? Can it wait until Monday? Nobody gives you a straight answer.
Helios bridges the gap between your vehicle's diagnostic data and plain English understanding.
OBD-II Intelligence
Real-time vehicle data. Instant interpretation.
Helios connects directly to your vehicle's OBD-II port via Bluetooth. No dealership equipment required. Live sensor data streams to your phone or browser while you drive.
RPM, speed, coolant temperature, voltage, engine load, throttle position, MAF, fuel level. Updated every 100-2000ms.
Web Bluetooth for browsers. Bluetooth Classic for Android. Wired USB/serial for shop diagnostics. Your choice.
Works with any ELM327-compatible OBD-II adapter. $15 on Amazon.
DTC Code Intelligence
3,000+ codes. RAG-enhanced understanding.
When your car throws a code, Helios doesn't just look it up in a table. It uses vector similarity search to find related issues, symptoms, and solutions from a comprehensive knowledge base.
Powertrain (P), Chassis (C), Body (B), Network (U). Including hybrid/EV codes like P0A80 for high-voltage battery issues.
Pinecone vector search + Firestore metadata. Finds related codes, common symptoms, root causes, and proven solutions.
Repair Cost Predictions
Know before you go. ML-powered estimates.
Powered by Pythia, our machine learning repair cost predictor. Before you visit the shop, know what to expect. Low-end, high-end, and confidence levels for every diagnosis.
Trained on repair data across makes and models. Vehicle-specific predictions, not generic ranges.
Every estimate comes with a confidence level. Know when the prediction is solid vs. when you need a second opinion.
Voice-First Interface
Hands on the wheel. Helios in your ear.
Ask questions while you drive. Helios listens, understands, and responds with synthesized speech. No looking at screens. No typing. Just conversation.
Web Speech API with interim results. Ask "What does that warning light mean?" and get an answer in seconds.
Natural voice responses via ElevenLabs or browser TTS fallback. Helios speaks while you focus on the road.
Safety Assessment
Every diagnostic comes with a safety evaluation using the SAFER framework. No more guessing if it's okay to drive.
No critical issues detected. Continue normal operation. Monitor for changes.
Non-critical issue detected. Schedule service within 1-2 weeks. Safe for normal driving.
Critical safety issue. Immediate towing required. Do not operate vehicle.
Decodes your VIN to provide make/model-specific advice. A BMW warning is different from a Toyota warning.
The Apps
Three interfaces. One intelligence. Choose how you want to interact with your vehicle.
WEB INTERFACE
Full desktop experience. Real-time gauges. Chat interface. Web Bluetooth connection. No install required.
ANDROID APP
Native Bluetooth Classic. Offline DTC database. Voice-first design. Built with Capacitor + Kotlin.
APOLLO DASHBOARD
Professional HMI. Tachometer, speedometer, temperature gauges. Trip computer. Kiosk mode for shops.
Connect an OBD-II adapter. Ask a question. Understand your vehicle like never before.