OpenDataScience AR
A mobile (tablet) application for iPadOS that visualizes data obtained from the Geographical Information System (GIS) through augmented reality.
OpenDataScience AR is an application intended for tablets from Apple - iPads with iPadOS. The goal of this educational project is to show the possibilities of using freely available data and modern technologies (augmented reality) for practical purposes.
Application and System Features
I want my own applicationinteractive map of the Czech Republic
3D AR model of GIS data
blending of a 3D model in augmented reality with a real map of the Czech Republic
monitoring the evolution of landscape transformation over time
connecting the application to Google Cloud Storage (downloading documents)
Assignment
CTU University approached us with the idea of creating a native AR application for iPadOS, depicting the geographical development of the Czech Republic over the past few years.
I want my own applicationWe were excited about the project concept. At Rascason, we like to invent solutions that combine modern technology and practical use. The AR application from CTU combines all these features and adds one small bonus - it is an example of the fact that extended reality does not have to be used only in games or on social networks, but also in educational applications and as a marketing tool.
I want my own applicationTechnology and Services
We worked on the project for two months. One mobile application developer took care of the implementation.
AR Application Development, Augmented Reality Consulting, UX/UI Design
Swift, AR kit
AR Application Development
As part of cooperation with CTU, we created an application for tablets with the iPadOS operating system, working with augmented reality.
I want my own application1Idea Validation
The client approached us with a relatively clear idea of what the application should be able to do and contain. In the initial consultations, we took advantage of our experience in developing mobile applications and working with augmented reality and supplemented his idea.
2User Interface Design
3AR App Development for iPadOS
4User Testing
5Application Deployment and Maintenance
Solution Detail
We start work on any project with an initial consultation, where we and the client clarify what type of cooperation will be involved and what the underlying idea of the intended digital product is.
I want my own applicationThis was followed by the preparation of wireframes and UX/UI design of the application. However, much more work for us this time it was waiting on the backend, where it was necessary to solve not only the functioning of the mobile application as such, but also the AR superstructure.
We proposed the concept of data flow solution and connected the AR application to Google Cloud Storage, where the documents from which the map draws its data are uploaded.
Then it was necessary to process the open data from the GIS into an AR model, in this case a 3D map that shows the development of the landscape using animation of the selected section of the map over time. Under the AR model, we have added a classic map of the Czech Republic, which can be blended with the model to monitor, for example, the development of afforestation in a specific city or village.
How we helped
The Rascasone team designed and implemented a technical and graphic solution for an AR mobile application processing freely available data from GIS.
I want my own applicationWe managed to create a digital product that combines technological trends, open-source projects and modern marketing principles.
We are glad that we could participate in the creation of this digital product and we believe that this is not the last project of this type.
