Friday, August 16, 2024
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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport joins the Bay Area Explorer 5.0 Campaign, offering travelers educational AR games focused on aviation and environmental themes.
Oakland International Airport (OAK) in the San Francisco Bay Area is launching innovative augmented reality games for travelers. OAK has teamed up with Agents of Discovery®, a platform specializing in educational technology that empowers organizations to develop their own augmented reality experiences. This initiative is part of the Agents of Discovery Bay Area Explorer 5.0 Campaign, which includes various agencies throughout the Bay Area.
“The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport team is excited to unveil this new in-terminal activity for passengers at the airport with Agents of Discovery,” says Craig Simon, Director of Aviation at the Port of Oakland. “It’s a fun new way for families to spend time at our airport while offering educational experiences for children.”
The Bay Area Explorer 5.0 Campaign is currently underway and will be available until September 7. To participate, anyone can download the free Agents of Discovery mobile app and take part in “Missions,” which are games available at various participating locations. Each Mission features educational “Challenges” designed to teach players about local history, culture, ecosystems, and safety. The platform supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French. At Oakland International Airport, users can engage in missions focused on aviation and environmental themes.
The Bay Area Explorer 5.0 Campaign also includes participation from a variety of local agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, the National Park Service at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Santa Clara County Parks, California State Parks at Seacliff State Beach, Oakland Zoo, BART, Madera County, City of Morgan Hill, Sacramento County Parks, and the City of San Jose.
