Virtual rapids project

In the project, the city of Imatra created a "virtual rapids display" alongside the actual rapids display. It is possible to see the virtually displayed rapid at the edge of the rapids bed either with your own smartphone or terminal device. New technologies make it possible better than before to bring out the birth of rapids and Kruununpuisto and history. 

Along with the virtual rapids display pilot, the project worked on a virtual adventure model for Kruununpuisto, which brings out the area's significant natural and cultural values. The stages of virtual planning and implementation were prepared a roadmap for making a virtual product also to help other operators in the area who plan to virtualize their services or operations

In addition, the project plans a three-phase framework for the virtual development of the rapids display, which outlines the virtual presentation of the rapids display also indoors and outdoors in the rapids bed. At the same time, an opportunity is created for the virtualization of contents and services related to Imatra's park and Kruununpuisto and the creation of new virtual products through business activities.

The concept of the virtual display was designed together with Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences as part of the government's flagship project for bioeconomy. Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) explored options for implementing a virtual rapids display using different technologies outdoors and indoors.

The cost estimate for the Virtual Koski project is €98, for which the Southern Karelia Provincial Federation has granted €500 in Regional Innovations and Experiments funding. The project ended on 78 August 800.

Project contact information: development coordinator Minna Kähtävä-Marttinen, tel. 020 617 2256, minna. kahtava-marttinenimatra.fi (minna[dot]kahtava-marttinen[at]imatra[dot]fi).