Keywords
software, mobile, routing, bluetooth, location

Technologies
python, kotlin, react

Navigating large museums can be overwhelming, especially during crowded periods when finding specific exhibits becomes a challenge. This project explores how Bluetooth beacon technology can solve this problem by creating a location-aware mobile application that guides visitors through museum spaces.

The project objective was to explore Bluetooth as a method for estimating location, relay information to a cloud-based server and explore routing and path planning under a museum setting. The result is a full-stack application consisting of an Android mobile app, a backend server with a database, and a web-based content management portal.

The mobile app tracks visitor location using Bluetooth beacons and provides navigation to selected exhibits. The backend processes data and provides routes, while the web portal enables museum staff to update content and view information on visitor movement based on beacon data.

The project successfully demonstrates that Bluetooth beacons are a viable solution for indoor positioning and that location-aware systems can enhance visitor experience while providing museums with valuable data on visitor behaviour and exhibit engagement.