EstropatadaApp is a hybrid mobile app created for Wopatos, a charitable initiative by The Walk On Project, a foundation committed to advancing research on neurodegenerative diseases. The app lets users take part in virtual duck races, offering an interactive experience with real-time geolocation, customizable Wopatos, and a live map to track the progress of each competition.

The main goal of the project was to develop a solution that allowed users to register and personalize their Wopatos, track their race progress on an interactive map, and engage with the initiative through an immersive experience that supports its charitable mission.
Technologies:
- Framework: Ionic and Angular.
- Infrastructure: AWS, with cache optimization to handle high volumes of simultaneous requests efficiently.
- Geolocation: Integration of interactive maps and dynamic distance calculation.
- Version control: Git with Bitbucket.
The project involved developing a mobile app with advanced features for tracking and customizing Wopatos. Our team handled the entire Frontend, working closely with the client’s API to ensure seamless and efficient integration. The UI design focused on delivering an intuitive and engaging experience, with dedicated sections for users to register, personalize, and follow their Wopatos throughout the races. The geolocation feature was optimized to display the ducks’ real-time positions on an interactive map. One of the main technical challenges was optimizing distance calculations and managing the visual rendering of large duck groups in different sizes, without compromising performance or fluidity. To achieve this, we implemented data and cache optimization techniques, leveraging AWS infrastructure to handle peak loads during live race events.
Thanks to this development, the foundation was able to deliver a unique virtual race-tracking experience, allowing users to see the ducks’ real-time positions as they reached open waters. Moreover, the project positioned EstropatadaApp as a standout example of how technology can drive social impact and support fundraising for charitable initiatives.
