I Built a Quotation Generator for Kenyan Street Welders Using Gemma 4's Vision
A new quotation generator has been developed for Kenyan street welders using Gemma 4's AI technology. This tool allows artisans to quickly generate professional quotes based on customer images, enhancing their business efficiency. By streamlining the quotation process, it aims to help skilled workers in the informal sector secure more jobs.
- ▪The Jua Kali Quote tool enables welders to upload images of customer requests and receive detailed quotations in under a minute.
- ▪It provides a breakdown of materials, labor, and pricing, allowing artisans to adjust costs as needed.
- ▪The system saves all quotes locally, helping artisans build a history for repeat customers.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 1061372) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Lewis Sawe Posted on May 24 I Built a Quotation Generator for Kenyan Street Welders Using Gemma 4's Vision #devchallenge #gemmachallenge #gemma Gemma 4 Challenge: Build With Gemma 4 Submission This is a submission for the Gemma 4 Challenge: Build with Gemma 4 What I Built A customer walks up to a welder in Nairobi with a Pinterest screenshot. "I want this gate. How much?" The welder squints at the phone. Does mental math. Guesses a number. Scribbles it on a scrap of cardboard.
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