Pengu Buddy Sûnenstrackingsysteem foar Dieren troch Here Design Studio

Pengu Buddy Sûnenstrackingsysteem foar Dieren troch Here Design Studio is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2025 A' Design Award yn Izer yn de kompetysje-kategory Sosjaal Ûntwerp.

IzerSosjaal· 2025

Pengu Buddy Sûnenstrackingsysteem foar Dieren

troch Here Design Studio

Klant: Georgia Aquarium

A' Design Award yn Izer Winner yn de kategory Sosjaal

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Oer Pengu Buddy Sûnenstrackingsysteem foar Dieren

Pengu Buddy is in sûnenstrackingsysteem foar dieren, ûntworpen foar in pinguïnhabitat. It systeem kombinearret in ûnderwetterrobot mei in mobile applikaasje. De robot tsjinnet as boartersguod foar de pinguïns en stimulearret aktiviteit troch spultsjes dy't besikers besjenrje fanút de applikaasje. Under it boartsjen sammelet de robot fisuele en akoestyske gegevens en stjoert dizze nei in dashboard dat troch fersoargers brûkt wurdt foar sûnensmonitoaring. De applikaasje biedt ek edukatyf ynhâld oer pinguïns en mooglikheden om natoerbehâld te stypjen troch donaasjes en kado's.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Izer

Pengu Buddy Sûnenstrackingsysteem foar Dieren is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Pengu Buddy Sûnenstrackingsysteem foar Dieren wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Pengu Buddy Sûnenstrackingsysteem foar Dieren wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.

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Credits, teamleden en technyske details levere troch de ûntwerper.

Unike Eigenskippen: 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.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: The mobile app interface was designed with iOS guidelines. The underwater robot dimensions: Width 640 mm x Depth 120 mm x Height 500 mm
Labels: Animal Computer Interaction, Health Monitoring, Interactive Robot, Penguin Conservation, Education, Visitor Engagement, Mobile App
Produksjetechnology: 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.
Untwerpútdaging: 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.
Undersyk: 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.
Ynspiraasje: 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.
Projektdoer: The project started in January 2023 and completed concept phase on February 2024 in Atlanta.
Operaasjestreamferrin: 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.
Patinten: N/A
Teamleden: UX Designer: Yuwei Li
UI Designer: Xinyue Ren, Yuchuan Yu
Industrial Designer: Han Huang, Youyang Hao
Ofbyldingskrediten: Melody Moore Jackson, Georgia Tech ACI Lab