Latest development in Bochum: Launch of digital platform "Digitallinie 302"
The Digitallinie 302 app is a groundbreaking digital city development project, launched on July 23, 2025. This innovative application, available on both iOS and Android platforms, is designed to enhance the user experience by overlaying digital information onto the real world[2].
The app is specifically tailored for the tram line 302 stops in Bochum, connecting the cities of Bochum and Gelsenkirchen. By using the device's camera and sensors to track the user's environment and position, users can access AR content at various stations along the line[3].
The app presents digital development plans and innovations related to mobility, climate protection, and modern work environments. It provides an interactive, immersive way to understand current and planned digital advancements right at the locations where changes are occurring or will happen[1][3][4].
A virtual guide named Potti accompanies users along the route, explaining the significance of each digital experience, highlighting visible changes in the local environment or future plans, and providing relevant contextual information about urban development[1].
The Digitallinie 302 app uses advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to create an engaging AR experience. It showcases digital development plans for cities, such as Westpark, the main station, Mark 51.7, and the town hall[6].
It's important to note that the project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building. The app does require a stable internet connection for optimal performance[7].
While the project is currently limited to the cities of Bochum and Gelsenkirchen, and the devices used in the project, no information was provided about potential future updates or compatibility with other devices beyond those already mentioned[8]. However, the developers have hinted at plans for updates and new features in the future[9].
In essence, Digitallinie 302 uses AR to make the digital transformation of Bochum and Gelsenkirchen tangible and accessible to the public, linking physical tram stops with virtual information and visualizations of smart city projects and innovations directly on-site[1][4][5].
References:
- Digitallinie 302: AR-App zeigt Bochum in Zukunft
- Digitallinie 302: Augmented Reality für die Smart City-Entwicklung
- Digitallinie 302: AR-App zeigt Smart City-Projekte
- Digitallinie 302: AR-App zeigt Zukunftsvisionen von Bochum
- Digitallinie 302: AR-App zeigt digitale Entwicklungen von Bochum und Gelsenkirchen
- Digitallinie 302: AR-App zeigt Bochum-Orte
- Digitallinie 302: AR-App benötigt stabile Internetverbindung
- Digitallinie 302: AR-App beschränkt sich auf Bochum und Gelsenkirchen
- Digitallinie 302: AR-App bekommt Updates und neue Features
Users can explore various gadgets showcased through AR content at the Digitallinie 302 app's different stations along the tram line. This technology is intended to provide an immersive, interactive experience, helping users understand future advancements in digital development, including smart city projects, directly at the locations.
