EGK EmergencyForce AR STEM is an advanced augmented reality application designed to immerse users in the critical world of emergency response and rescue operations. This application transforms learning into an interactive, hands-on experience, allowing users to explore essential rescue elements in their own environment through stunning AR simulations. The curriculum is structured as a 5-week AR journey, focusing on different facets of emergency response and the technology that supports them: Week 1: Civil Service & Command Center: Users will virtually place and explore a representation of a civil service command center. This module highlights the coordination and communication vital for effective emergency management. The AR experience will visualize dispatch systems and strategic planning. Week 2: Excavator in Rescue Operations: This week focuses on heavy machinery. Users can deploy an AR excavator model to understand its role in clearing debris, creating access points, and stabilizing structures during disaster recovery. The simulation demonstrates the engineering principles behind such powerful equipment. Week 3: Helicopter Support: Explore the versatility of helicopters in rescue missions. Users will interact with an AR helicopter model, learning about its capabilities in search and rescue, medical evacuation, and delivering supplies to remote or inaccessible areas. Week 4: Rescue Dog: This module highlights the incredible abilities of K9 units. Users will engage with an AR rescue dog model, understanding how these highly trained animals are crucial for searching for survivors in collapsed structures or challenging terrains. The interaction will emphasize their scent-detection and tracking skills. Week 5: Rescue Site Reconstruction: The final week focuses on the aftermath and rebuilding. Users will explore an AR model of a rescue site, visualizing the process of recovery, site assessment, and the beginnings of reconstruction after an emergency. This module emphasizes community resilience and the application of engineering principles in rebuilding. The application utilizes RealityKit for realistic AR rendering and an intuitive SwiftUI interface for seamless navigation. Users can select different topics, interact with AR models, and test their knowledge with quizzes designed to reinforce STEM concepts related to engineering, physics, and applied sciences within the context of emergency response. This app is ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in the fields of disaster management, civil engineering, and the technology behind saving lives.
