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Xplore NU – Overview

Welcome to the Xplore NU frontend wiki! This mobile app enhances the campus tour experience at Northeastern University’s Boston campus by providing self-paced, interactive exploration tools for students and visitors.

Purpose

Xplore NU is a self-guided tour companion app that allows users to:

  • Navigate through Northeastern’s campus using GPS-enabled maps.
  • Learn about Points of Interest (POIs) with rich media.
  • View upcoming university events.
  • Interact with the AMA (Ask Me Anything) chatbot for real-time information.

Target Users

  • Visitors exploring campus independently
  • Prospective Students attending open houses
  • Current Students looking for events and building details

Key Features

  • Self-Guided POI Tour
  • Upcoming Campus Events
  • AMA Chatbot Companion
  • Secure Authentication

Tech Stack

  • Language: Kotlin
  • UI Framework: Jetpack Compose
  • Networking: Retrofit
  • Local DB: Room
  • Navigation: Mapbox SDK
  • Chatbot: Gemini SDK
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions + Play Console

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