What if you could walk through the solar system - at human scale - and see planets come to life right in front of you?

That’s exactly what Oldsmar in Orbit delivers. This innovative public installation combines science, art, and augmented reality to transform a simple walk into an immersive educational journey powered by ARLOOPA.

The Project: A Planet Walk Brought to Life

Located in Oldsmar, Florida, this nearly mile-long experience starts at R.E. Olds Park and guides visitors through a scaled model of the solar system.

The installation is built at an impressive scale:
👉 4 billion miles to 1, allowing visitors to physically grasp the vast distances between planets.

Each stop represents a planet, complete with:

• Scientific facts
• Visual elements and symbols
• Spatial positioning relative to the Sun

But what makes this project truly unique is its AR layer.

The Challenge: Making Space Science Tangible

Understanding the scale of the solar system is notoriously difficult:

• Distances are too vast to visualize
• Traditional learning methods lack immersion
• Outdoor installations are often static

The City of Oldsmar aimed to:

• Create an engaging educational experience
• Make complex scientific concepts accessible to all ages
• Blend public space, learning, and technology

The Solution: Augmented Reality with ARLOOPA Studio

By integrating ARLOOPA Studio, each station along the walk becomes interactive.

How It Works:

📱 Visitors scan a QR code at each planet
🚀 The ARLOOPA app launches a 3D animated planet
🎧 Audio narration explains each celestial body

Even more compelling:

• The narration is delivered by former NASA astronaut Nicole Stott
• Planets appear in motion, adding realism and depth
• Users experience both visual and auditory learning

How It Works: From Physical Path to Immersive Journey

The experience combines physical and digital layers:

1. Physical installation - A walkable solar system model across the park
2. Markers & QR codes - Each planet acts as an AR trigger
3. Digital content - 3D planets, animations, and narration
4. User interaction - Visitors scan and explore via ARLOOPA
5. Immersive learning - Science becomes visual, interactive, and memorable

The Experience: Learning by Walking Through Space

Visitors don’t just read about planets - they experience them:

• Walk the true relative distances between planets
• Watch celestial bodies appear in 3D
• Listen to expert narration
• Explore at their own pace

The result is a multi-sensory learning experience that appeals to:

• Children and students
• Families
• Educators
• Tourists

Results: A New Standard for Outdoor Education

🚀 Increased Engagement

Visitors actively interact with the installation instead of passively observing.

🎓 Enhanced Learning

Complex astronomical concepts become easier to understand through visualization.

🌍 Community Value

The project strengthens Oldsmar’s identity as a city that embraces innovation and education.

🧠 Memorable Experiences

Combining movement, visuals, and storytelling creates lasting impressions.

Oldsmar in Orbit proves that education doesn’t have to stay in classrooms.

By combining physical exploration with augmented reality, ARLOOPA turns an ordinary park into a journey through space - where learning is not just seen, but experienced.

As cities look for new ways to engage communities, projects like this show that the future lies in interactive, immersive storytelling at scale.