Dubai: KHDA school inspections go high-tech, thanks to apps built by students

Dubai: KHDA school inspections go high-tech, thanks to apps built by students

They showcase a range of mobile applications and websites that boost efficiency

Published: Fri 4 Nov 2022, 4:53 PM

The recent school inspection visits by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) proved to be an incubator for students to unleash the innovator in them.

Students at Delhi Private School, Dubai developed a range of mobile applications and websites that aimed to boost efficiency at school, helping the KHDA inspectors and staff in navigating through the massive school building.

LOCUS app

Aadvait Hirde who is a student at the school and a team member who developed the Locus app, says “We set up a network of 37 QR codes across each block, one present at the entrance of each staircase. These codes, upon scanning and the desired destination being entered, find out the exact user location following which an AR and minimap line is rendered to the navigation target. This in turn enables indoor pathfinding on the campus.”

He adds, “This app was created by my colleague Aditya Kamat as well. This app proved to be one of the biggest boons during the KHDA inspections as it promptly guided the inspectors to smoothly transit from one block to another. This app provides them with the route