project. ARMOLA

project description. 

The communication, reception, and processing of information pose a challenge in many contexts - particularly when large volumes of information make it difficult to present content in a clear and accessible way. To address this, physical formats such as banners, display stands, and similar media have traditionally been used to visualize information through text and graphics. However, these formats involve considerable resource and personnel effort, as they cannot be easily updated or adapted and must be physically transported, installed, and adjusted to specific spatial conditions.

Augmented Reality (AR) technology offers the potential to digitally replace these physical processes and extend them through virtual enhancements. This also applies to the use case addressed in the project: the mobile career orientation exhibition of the German Federal Employment Agency, which aims to support students in making informed decisions about their vocational training paths.

The ARMOLA project seeks to provide students with an interactive and engaging way to explore their training opportunities by virtualizing and visualizing location-based and vocational data. In doing so, traditional information media can not only be replaced but also enriched with additional content. Specifically, students can use a smartphone or tablet to project a map into their physical environment, select regions and vocational categories, and access information about suitable training positions.

The application is used as part of career orientation activities in the regions of Brandenburg an der Havel, Potsdam, Potsdam-Mittelmark, and Teltow-Fläming.