Footstep API

Integrate predictive emergency response capabilities into your systems with a simple REST API. Built for reliability when lives are on the line.

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Our API is designed for emergency responders who need reliable, fast predictions without complex setup.

1
Get your API key
2
Make a prediction request
3
Get prioritised search areas
Request API access →
curl https://api.footstep.ai/v1/predict \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "incident": {
      "type": "missing_person",
      "location": [52.5074, -0.1278],
      "demographics": "hiker_experienced",
      "timeElapsed": 4.5
    },
    "conditions": {
      "weather": "overcast",
      "terrain": "mountainous"
    }
  }'

API Reference

Complete documentation for integrating Footstep into your emergency response systems.

Prediction Endpoint

Generate high-probability search areas for missing persons based on incident details and environmental conditions.

POST/v1/predict

Request Body

{
  "incident": {
    "type": "missing_person",
    "location": [52.5074, -0.1278],
    "demographics": "hiker_experienced",
    "timeElapsed": 4.5,
    "equipment": ["backpack", "phone", "gps"]
  },
  "conditions": {
    "weather": "overcast",
    "terrain": "mountainous",
    "visibility": "poor",
    "temperature": 8
  },
  "options": {
    "searchRadius": 25,
    "maxZones": 5
  }
}

Response

{
  "predictionId": "pred_abc123",
  "status": "completed",
  "processingTime": 1.2,
  "searchAreas": [
    {
      "zone": "A1",
      "probability": 0.87,
      "priority": 1,
      "coordinates": [[52.5074, -0.1278], [52.5084, -0.1268]],
      "description": "High probability area near trail junction",
      "terrain": "rocky_outcrop",
      "accessibility": "moderate"
    },
    {
      "zone": "B1",
      "probability": 0.54,
      "priority": 2,
      "coordinates": [[52.5064, -0.1288], [52.5074, -0.1278]],
      "description": "Secondary area based on terrain preference",
      "terrain": "wooded_valley",
      "accessibility": "difficult"
    }
  ],
  "metadata": {
    "modelVersion": "v2.1.0",
    "confidence": 0.91,
    "weatherConditions": "overcast_8c",
    "terrainComplexity": "high"
  }
}