Análisis, diseño y desarrollo del prototipo de un sistema de modelado 3d para la planificación de rutas dentro de la Universidad ECCI

Abstract

Se presenta el prototipo de un sistema, el cual es fruto del proceso de desarrollo tecnológico en cascada, el cual inicia desde análisis del problema hasta el desarrollo del prototipo funcional trabajando un MPV (Mínimo Producto Viable) el cual demuestre de manera práctica la solución propuesta. La Universidad ECCI cuenta con 3 localizaciones diferentes en la ciudad de Bogotá y en cada espacio se cuenta con varios edificios. Esta solución se centra en la problemática de los estudiantes, los cuales especialmente en sus primeros semestres se encuentran con el problema de no encontrar de manera eficiente y a tiempo algunas áreas. Se planteó un esquema de desarrollo tecnológico basado en herramientas Open Source en su mayoría, el cual brinda una solución mediante un prototipo 100% funcional que se despliega en un formato web, mediante trayectos 3D los cuales brindan al estudiante nuevo un camino a su lugar de destino. Este proceso tiene como resultado el análisis del problema, el diseño del sistema, análisis y uso de las TIC que pueden dan solución a la problemática presentada, se han aplicado los elementos de desarrollo aprendidos en la asignatura de “diseño de sistemas de información” con el fin de estructurar un desarrollo estandarizado de un producto que se enfoca en el modelo 3D de la sede del edificio P y que puede ser replicado o ampliado a cualquier edificio si se usa el mismo flujo de trabajo de desarrollo.

A prototype of a system is presented, this outcome is the result of a waterfall process from a tech development which starts from the beginning of the analysis of the problem, up to the working MVP (Minimum Viable Product) that shows that may be a solution in a feasible praxis. ECCI University is located in a wide geographical distribution what is not a typical situation for this kind of institution. In middle of its growth process, this university has 3 different locations in Bogota and each branch has several buildings. This solution is focused to the problematic situation that is noticed at the main branch (Teusaquillo) that is extended through buildings that goes from ‘A’ to ‘S’ letters. The university holds a population of about 21000 students, and this situation of not finding the classrooms, offices and conference room is often seen in students from first semesters. This effort is the result of the analysis and moreover it is the proposal solution in order to reduce the problem that has been mentioned using the tools that ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) may offer to the academic community. A technology development that is based on “Open Source” tools was performed and it gives an outcome that may be run at a single and friendly location information kiosk or on the web, using this mean a 3D pathway can be shown and students can get the information they need in order to get to the place they have to, so, they might get to the target in an autonomous and friendly way. As result, this development team delivers a final package that include a 100% functional prototype that runs using a web browser that may be located in a kiosk just to the main entrance of the desire building or on the institutional webpage. This process has mainly a result the analysis of the problem and the design of this interface just before finishing with the development that is necessary, besides, the use of the technological tools that may bring a solution. The learning outcomes of the subject ‘Information System Design’ have been used with the purpose of have a structured and standardized development that is based on a 3D model of a building named ‘Sede P’ located at Calle 51 and carrera 20. This mock-up may be used as a model to follow for any other building or branch using the same workflow. Moreover, the lesson learned may be used in order to do not make the same mistakes that the beginning of this experience may show, and taking advantage of the way and different trials that the development team of this prototype (Students that are getting the new academic grade) coursed during this academic project. This is just the beginning, and this effort may be taken by the University for other Buildings in order to improve the new student experience.