CrowdFlow AI
CrowdFlow AI is an AI-driven augmented reality experience designed to reimagine how students interact with their university environment. By transforming the entire campus into a virtual world accessible through Snap Spectacles, the project helps students / especially those who are international, shy, or seeking confidence — navigate and experience the campus in a supportive, interactive, and multilingual way.
Client
California State University Long Beach
Year
2023-2025
Category
AI + SIMULATION
Live Project
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/// The concept behind CrowdFlow AI was to create a living metaverse of the university, where every building, department, and interaction is brought to life with AI avatars and immersive AR layers. Students can:
Explore the campus virtually before even setting foot there.
Receive real-time guidance from AI-powered tour guides (Francesca & Frances).
Interact with department-specific ambassadors, each trained on their respective knowledge base.
Communicate in multiple languages for inclusivity and accessibility.
Engage with interactive elements / from learning about majors and faculty to finding resources / within a gamified campus world.
/// Game Engine: Built using Unreal Engine to create an immersive and flexible AR/VR environment.
AI Integration: Leveraged ChatGPT Turbo, fine-tuned on the university’s data (majors, staff, departments, FAQs, contacts).
Specialization: Created unique AI agents for each department, giving them distinct roles and personalities.
Tour Guides: Francesca and Frances serve as multilingual campus navigators, offering real-time, personable guidance.
Hardware: Designed with Snap Spectacles for hands-free augmented reality immersion.
Experience Design: Gamified exploration so students can “play to learn”, reducing anxiety and encouraging curiosity.
/// Many students / particularly international students or those struggling with confidence / face challenges when first entering a new campus environment. The complexity of navigating departments, finding resources, or simply feeling comfortable engaging with others often creates barriers to learning, inclusion, and social connection.
/// CrowdFlow AI solves this by merging AI, AR, and immersive design:
Offers low-pressure, fun interactions with virtual guides before engaging with real-world peers.
Provides multilingual support, breaking down language barriers.
Delivers personalized, on-demand information about the school, teachers, and departments.
Builds student confidence through guided, gamified exploration.
Creates a safe, inclusive environment for self-expression and learning.
