Pengu Buddy Diereverssorgnasporingstelsel deur Here Design Studio

Die ontwerp Pengu Buddy Diereverssorgnasporingstelsel deur Here Design Studio is 'n hoogs gewaardeerde wenner van die baie prestigieuese 2025 A' Design Award in Yster in die Sosiale Ontwerp-kompetisiekategorie.

YsterSosiaal· 2025

Pengu Buddy Diereverssorgnasporingstelsel

deur Here Design Studio

Kliënt: Georgia Aquarium

Wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster in die Sosiaal-kategorie

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Die Ontwerp

Oor Pengu Buddy Diereverssorgnasporingstelsel

Pengu Buddy is 'n dierverssorgnasporingstelsel wat ontwerp is vir 'n pikkewynhabitat. Die stelsel kombineer 'n onderwaterrobot met 'n mobiele toepassing. Die robot dien as 'n speelding vir pikkewyne en moedig aktiwiteit aan deur speletjies wat besoekers vanaf die toepassing beheer. Tydens speel versamel die robot visuele en akoestiese data en stuur die data na 'n dashboard wat deur oppassers gebruik word vir gesondheidsmonitering. Die toepassing bied ook opvoedkundige inhoud oor pikkewyne en opsies om bewaring te ondersteun deur middel van skenkings en geskenke.

Die Erkenning

Oor die A' Design Award in Yster

Pengu Buddy Diereverssorgnasporingstelsel is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster, 'n prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan goeie ontwerpe wat voldoen aan die professionele en industriële vereistes wat van goed ontwerpte skeppings verwag word. Wenners in Yster toon groot vaardigheid, hoë spesialisasie, kundige begrip en die kreatiewe vermoë van hul skeppers. Daar word verwag dat Pengu Buddy Diereverssorgnasporingstelsel 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde skepping is wat prakties en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Yster gewen het, integreer die beste praktyke in die bedryf en het bekwame tegniese kenmerke gekoppel aan kundigheid en talent. Pengu Buddy Diereverssorgnasporingstelsel word gerespekteer vir sy deeglikheid en is ontwerp om verbeterings in lewensgehalte te bied wat help om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak.

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Krediete, spanlede en tegniese besonderhede verskaf deur die ontwerper.

Unieke Eienskappe: PenguBuddy is an interactive health data tracking system combining technology and wildlife care. It features an underwater robot that acts as both a playful toy for penguins and a data collection tool for keepers. The companion mobile app lets visitors control the robot, enjoy immersive interactions, access educational content, and support conservation through donations and gifts. This innovative solution drives positive social impact in wildlife conservation and public engagement.
Afmetings & Verpakking: The mobile app interface was designed with iOS guidelines. The underwater robot dimensions: Width 640 mm x Depth 120 mm x Height 500 mm
Etikette: Animal Computer Interaction, Health Monitoring, Interactive Robot, Penguin Conservation, Education, Visitor Engagement, Mobile App
Produksietegnologie: We used Figma and Adobe After Effects to design UI interfaces and also leveraged Rhino to create and render the underwater robot 3D model. Beyond that, we also tested some sensor hardware in the Georgia Institute of Technology ACI Lab.
Ontwerpuitdaging: The central design challenge involved harmonizing penguin welfare with captivating visitor interaction, navigating obstacles such as robot durability, online data processing, and ethical animal engagement. Solutions prioritized two key areas: meticulous material testing and ethical design, ensuring robot safety and scientifically informed movement patterns for responsible monitoring. And user-centric interaction design, featuring an intuitive mobile application with gamification and educational content to transform visitors from passive observers to active participants in penguin welfare.
The first is the rigorous material testing and ethical design. The underwater robot materials were extensively tested for safety and durability. The movement patterns were carefully designed to mimic animals in the African penguin colony and were informed by research scientists to guarantee ethical monitoring practices.

On the other hand, we conducted user-centric interaction design. The mobile application prioritized intuitive controls, catering to a diverse user base. Gamification and educational content were integrated to foster active, empathetic engagement, transitioning visitors from passive observers to active participants in penguin welfare.
Navorsing: This research involved multiple research approaches, including field study, 30 hours of observation, 8 interviews with keepers and visitors, and prototype testing with 12 participants. Observation helped us understand interactions between visitors, keepers, and penguins. Interviews revealed pain points and expectations. We explored existing health tracking technologies and developed core design concepts using environment enrichment, robot interaction, and AI data insights. User feedback from prototype testing guided our design improvements.
Inspirasie: Zoo animals, including penguins, often experience mood and behavior changes due to environmental and habitual shifts, leading to depression, reduced appetite, and decreased activity. However, the existing technology lacks effective data tracking for individual penguins.

The design solution draws inspiration from penguins' natural play behaviors and environmental enrichment strategies. By leveraging interactive robotic technology, we created a system that tracks penguin activity data and fosters engaging interactions between penguins and humans.
Projekduur: The project started in January 2023 and completed concept phase on February 2024 in Atlanta.
Bedryfsvloei: This project connects penguins, visitors, and keepers through an interactive system. Visitors control the robot via the app, creating playful interactions with penguins. The robot collects visual and acoustic data about penguins' activity and sends it to the keeper's dashboard for health monitoring. The app further enriches the visitor experience through educational content and conservation content, facilitating a meaningful connection between human interaction and scientific observation.
Patente: N/A
Spanlede: UX Designer: Yuwei Li
UI Designer: Xinyue Ren, Yuchuan Yu
Industrial Designer: Han Huang, Youyang Hao
Beeldkrediete: Melody Moore Jackson, Georgia Tech ACI Lab