Ali Mustufa, a senior developer advocate at Pieces AI based in Mumbai, created an innovative app called Mirror to aid in his recovery from Bell's palsy, a condition that causes temporary facial paralysis. After experiencing sudden facial weakness upon returning from Singapore, Mustufa sought a measurable way to track his rehabilitation progress. Utilizing AI technologies like OpenAI’s Codex and Anthropic’s Claude, he designed Mirror to guide users through facial exercises while measuring symmetry between the affected and unaffected sides of the face.

The app records each exercise session, evaluates facial movements, and generates detailed reports for physiotherapists. This allows for better collaboration in recovery efforts. One of its standout features is the ability to create visual timelapses, enabling users to observe their progress over time. Mustufa's post about the app has resonated with many, leading to numerous offers of support from the online community, including suggestions for additional resources to enhance his recovery.