Spark Ling Носьбітная навучальная прылада для дзяцей by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei

Spark Ling Носьбітная навучальная прылада для дзяцей by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Бронзавая прэмія A' Design Award in Бытавая электроніка Competition Category.

БронзаБытавая электроніка· 2026

Spark Ling Носьбітная навучальная прылада для дзяцей

by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei

Client: Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd.

Бронзавая прэмія A' Design Award Winner in Бытавая электроніка Category

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The Design

About Spark Ling Носьбітная навучальная прылада для дзяцей

Spark Ling — гэта носьбітны навучальны кампаньён для дзяцей. Прылада важыць 106 грамаў і мае корпус з ABS-пластыку, магнітны чахол і шыйны раменьчык з бяспечнай спражкай. Экран памерам 2,83 цалі, падобны да паперы, зніжае нагрузку на зрок, а галасавы інтэрфейс і дзве тактыльныя кнопкі робяць узаемадзеянне простым. Апрацоўка дадзеных непасрэдна на прыладзе распазнае больш за 100000 аб'ектаў і аналізуе тон голасу лакальна, што забяспечвае прыватнасць. Акумулятар ёмістасцю 1600 мАг дазваляе да сямі дзён працы ў рэжыме чакання. Навучанне звязана з рэальнымі аб'ектамі і даследаваннем навакольнага свету на адкрытым паветры.

The Recognition

About the Бронзавая прэмія A' Design Award

Spark Ling Носьбітная навучальная прылада для дзяцей — пераможца Бронзавай прэміі A' Design Award, высокапрэстыжнага прызнання, якое прысуджаецца выдатным дызайнам, што вылучаюцца творчасцю, вынаходлівасцю і праніклівасцю. Бронзавыя пераможцы — гэта ўмелыя і ўражліва творчыя артэфакты, якія пацвярджаюць вялікі вопыт, уяўленне і знаходлівасць сваіх дызайнераў. Чакаецца, што Spark Ling Носьбітная навучальная прылада для дзяцей — гэта высока цэнены, захапляльны і любімы прадмет, надзвычай прафесійны і інавацыйны. Гэты дызайн, што атрымаў Бронзавую прэмію A' Design Award, уключае лепшыя практыкі ў мастацтве, навуцы, дызайне і тэхналогіях і выдатны ўвагай да дэталей. Spark Ling Носьбітная навучальная прылада для дзяцей цудоўна задавальняе патрэбы, кранае жаданні, зачароўвае пачуцці і ўзбуджае цікаўнасць.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Unlike isolating tablets or distraction-driven smartwatches, Spark Ling introduces relational edtech. Spark Ling redefines children's learning by combining video-based mentors, object-driven discovery, and emotionally intelligent AI. As the first children's device to integrate Cambridge-grade tutoring, interactive cultural figures, and a voice-first interface with a paper-like display, it reduces screen exposure while expanding access to top-tier education. Co-created character mentors enhance engagement and promote equity, delivering both emotional support and academic growth to every child, everywhere.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: Width 7.7 cm, Depth 8.2 cm, Height 1.4 cm. Weight: 106 grams.
Anti-glare 2.83 inch paper-like screen minimizes visual strain. Equipped with dual 500MP and 800MP cameras for enhanced capture capabilities.
Tags: GenA Companion, Multi Agents, Wearable EdTech, AI Personification, Relational memory, Proactive agency and Relational memory
Production Technology: Lightweight Wearable Design: ABS body weighing 106 grams with magnetic case and neck strap, featuring dual 5MP and 8MP cameras and dual box speakers.
Multimodal AI System: On-device processing enables recognition of over 100000 objects using computer vision and performs emotional voice analysis based on pitch and timbre, all locally for enhanced privacy.
Energy Efficiency: 1600mAh battery with ultra-low-power display driver and 2.83 inch paper-like eye-care screen allows up to 7 days of standby time.
Seamless Connectivity: Supports 4G, SIM, and Wi-Fi connections. Noise-canceling microphone array enables real-time outdoor learning with intelligent agents.
Design Challenge: Overcoming Child Cognition Abstraction and AI Personification Was Pivotal
Decoding Authentic Needs
Children express needs through fragmented cues, such as sighs or random photos. We integrated vocal emotion computing (pitch and timbre analysis) with context-aware vision to transform these ambient signals into teachable moments, such as triggering tutoring after a sigh during homework or explaining ecosystems through a leaf photo.
Personality-Driven AI Pedagogy
Relational memory and proactive agency drive personalized learning experiences.
Research: Spark Ling applies harvard and MIT frameworks to develop systematic thinking and character growth.
Spark Ling incorporates the thinking routines of Harvard Project Zero, guiding children to build structured cognitive models through interactive learning strategies (source: https://pz.harvard.edu/thinking-routines). For character development, it adopts the CCR Framework-Knowledge, Character, and Skills-developed by the Center for Curriculum Redesign at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This three-dimensional approach supports balanced growth across knowledge acquisition, skill-building, and values formation (source: https://curriculumredesign.org/about/our-team).
Inspiration: Spark Ling combats Generation Alpha’s screen dependency and creativity decline by turning the physical world into a hands-on classroom. Powered by Ling OS, it offers context-aware mentors like Darwin for nature discovery. Its 106g ergonomic design includes a tactile interface, paper-like display, and object recognition. With SIM/4G and safety controls, kids explore freely and learn everywhere.
Project Duration: Started in Beijing in June 2024, completed in Beijing in May 2025, and awarded the Red Dot Award in Germany in June 2025.
Operation Flow: The lightweight body, 106 grams, includes a detachable magnetic lanyard with a built-in safety buckle, ensuring secure and wearable use for children. Tactile interaction is central to the experience. The AI Camera Button allows single press object capture with over 100000 items recognized. The Mentor Call Button enables voice or AI Face time to summon the learning companion.
Patents: Patent 1
Patent Pending. Application No. CN2025301576366. Applicant:Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd. Year: 2025. Jurisdiction: China.
Patent 2
Patent Pending. Application No. CN2025211219919. Applicant: Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd. Year: 2025. Jurisdiction: China.
Patent 3
Patent Pending. Application No. 30/009,457. Applicant: Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd. Year: 2025. Jurisdiction: United States.
Team Members: Gu Jiawei, Zhu Pengcheng, Song wei