Touch Grass AI — Less Scrolling, More Living

RIYA SINGH — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:13:36 +0000

This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 1: Touch Grass

What I Built

I built Touch Grass AI, a web project focused on encouraging people to take a break from their screens and reconnect with nature.

Nowadays, many people spend hours using their phones and laptops. My project aims to encourage users to step outside, enjoy fresh air, explore the world around them, and develop healthier digital habits.

The main idea behind Touch Grass AI is simple: technology should not only keep us connected to the digital world but also encourage us to enjoy the real world.

This project is for students, developers, and anyone who wants to balance screen time with outdoor activities.

Demo

🌐 Live Website: https://riyasingh140407-afk.github.io/Touch-Grass-AI-1/

Try the project and explore the idea of reconnecting with nature!

Code

💻 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/riyasingh140407-afk/Touch-Grass-AI-1

The source code is available on GitHub.

How I Built It

I built Touch Grass AI as a web development project and deployed it using GitHub Pages.

During development, I focused on turning a simple idea into a website that connects technology with a real-world problem: spending too much time in front of screens.

I explored how web technologies and AI can support positive habits and encourage people to spend more time outdoors.

AI tools and models used: [Add the exact open-source AI model, framework, or coding agent used in your project.]

Why Does Open Innovation Matter?

Open innovation makes it easier for developers to share ideas, learn from each other, and build better solutions together.

For Touch Grass AI, open-source collaboration can help improve the project, introduce new features, and make the idea more useful for different people.

It also gives beginners like me an opportunity to learn from the developer community, receive feedback, and contribute to a larger open-source ecosystem.

I believe that technology becomes more meaningful when people use it to solve real-world problems and create a positive impact.

My Agent Session

I will add my DevRelay agent session here if available.

Prize Categories

Challenge: Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge — Week 1: Touch Grass.

Partner categories: [Add the applicable partner categories based on the tools and models actually used in your project.]

Final Thoughts

Touch Grass AI is built around one simple message: take a break from the screen and reconnect with the world around you. 🌱

Through this project, I want to explore how technology can encourage healthier habits and help people find a better balance between their digital lives and the real world.

DEV Community: RIYA SINGH