Navigate Campus
With Confidence

Augmented Reality Indoor Navigation for UNLV

Making campus navigation intuitive and accessible for all students.

Rebel Guide

Why Augmented Reality?

Research shows that traditional paper and 2D maps increase cognitive load, distracting students from their environment.

The Challenge

New students often find large campuses like UNLV overwhelming. Traditional 2D maps require users to mentally translate a flat image into 3D space.

  • High cognitive processing required
  • Disconnect from surroundings
  • Difficult for visually/intellectually impaired

The Rebel Reality Solution

By overlaying digital arrows directly onto the physical world through a phone camera, we reduce the mental effort needed to navigate.

  • Intuitive visual guidance
  • Real-time localization
  • Increased independence for all users

App Preview

Rebel Guide

Smart Search

Search and select your destination easily.

Rebel Guide

Rebel Guide AI Chatbot

Intelligent chatbot that helps you get around.

Rebel Guide

Visual Navigation

AR navigation with real-time directional arrows.

Features

Powered by Immersal SDK & Unity

Visual Navigation

Follow intuitive 3D arrows overlaid on the real world, making navigation effortless.

Smart Search

Easily search for any destination by Building name or room number with our intelligent search system.

Rebel Guide

An AI chatbot that understands campus layouts, provides step-by-step directions, and answers questions.

Campus Events

Discover upcoming events and points of interest as you navigate through campus buildings.

Automatic Localization

Your device's camera automatically determines your position using advanced AR technology powered by Immersal SDK.

Accessibility First

Built with accessibility in mind, helping students with disabilities navigate with greater independence.

Powered by Advanced Tech

Rebel Reality isn't just a map; it's a complex integration of computer vision, AI, and cloud computing. We map the environment using point clouds to ensure centimeter-level accuracy.

Unity Engine

Core application development and AR scene management.

Immersal SDK

Spatial mapping and visual positioning system (VPS).

Google Gemini 2.5 Flash

Cutting edge AI chat features.

System Architecture

Immersal Cloud
Stores Point Clouds (GLB)
Mobile Application
Camera Feed
Localization
Unity UI
AR Objects
Student User
Receives Visual Guidance

"The AI chatbot made navigating campus much easier, it saved me a lot of time."

— real world user

Research-Backed Design

Reduced Cognitive Load

AR navigation decreases the mental effort needed for wayfinding compared to traditional 2D maps, allowing users to focus more on their surroundings and discover new locations of interest.

Enhanced Independence

Studies show that individuals with intellectual and sensory disabilities achieve up to 100% unassisted navigational independence with AR navigation, compared to under 50% with traditional methods.

Spatial Awareness

Users of AR navigation display increased eye movement and freedom to explore their environment, making the campus experience more engaging and memorable.

"The search bar made finding classes really easy."

— real world user

Meet the Team

The Senior Design group behind the project.