Pengu Buddy Kev Taug Qab Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Tsiaj los ntawm Here Design Studio

Qhov qauv tsim Pengu Buddy Kev Taug Qab Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Tsiaj los ntawm Here Design Studio yog tus yeej muaj nqis heev ntawm qhov khoom plig 2025 A' Design Award Hlau hauv Pawg Sib Tw Tsim Zej Tsoom.

HlauZej Tsoom· 2025

Pengu Buddy Kev Taug Qab Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Tsiaj

los ntawm Here Design Studio

Tus Neeg Siv: Georgia Aquarium

Tus Yeej A' Design Award Hlau hauv Pawg Zej Tsoom

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Saib ntawm A' Design Award Tsab Xov Xwm Daim Phiaj Khoom Plig

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Qhov Tsim

Txog Pengu Buddy Kev Taug Qab Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Tsiaj

Pengu Buddy yog ib qho kev taug qab kev noj qab haus huv tsiaj tsim los rau qhov chaw nyob ntawm penguin. Qhov system no muab ib lub robot hauv dej sib txuas nrog ib qho app hauv xov tooj ntes tes. Lub robot ua haujlwm zoo li ib yam khoom ua si rau cov penguins thiab txhawb kom lawv ua si ntxiv los ntawm cov kev ua si uas cov neeg tuaj xyuas tswj los ntawm lub app. Thaum ua si, lub robot sau cov ntaub ntawv pom tau thiab lub suab, thiab xa cov ntaub ntawv no mus rau ib lub dashboard uas cov neeg saib xyuas siv los saib xyuas kev noj qab haus huv. Lub app tseem muaj cov ntaub ntawv qhia kev kawm txog cov penguins thiab muaj kev xaiv kom txhawb kev tswj kom muaj tsiaj ntxhw ntev los ntawm kev pub nyiaj thiab kev muab khoom pub.

Qhov Lees Paub

Txog A' Design Award Hlau

Pengu Buddy Kev Taug Qab Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Tsiaj yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. Pengu Buddy Kev Taug Qab Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Tsiaj xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. Pengu Buddy Kev Taug Qab Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Tsiaj tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

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Pob Xov Xwm

Cov credit, cov neeg pab thiab cov ntsiab lus kev txawj ntse muab los ntawm tus tsim.

Yam Tshwj Xeeb: 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.
Qhov Loj & Ntim: The mobile app interface was designed with iOS guidelines. The underwater robot dimensions: Width 640 mm x Depth 120 mm x Height 500 mm
Cov Ntsiab Lus: Animal Computer Interaction, Health Monitoring, Interactive Robot, Penguin Conservation, Education, Visitor Engagement, Mobile App
Thev Naus Laus Zis Tsim Khoom: 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.
Kev Sib Tw Tsim Qauv: 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.
Kev Tshawb Fawb: 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.
Kev Txhawb Siab: 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.
Lub Sij Hawm Ua Hauj Lwm: The project started in January 2023 and completed concept phase on February 2024 in Atlanta.
Txheej Txheem Ua Hauj Lwm: 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.
Cov Patent: N/A
Cov Tswv Cuab Pab: UX Designer: Yuwei Li
UI Designer: Xinyue Ren, Yuchuan Yu
Industrial Designer: Han Huang, Youyang Hao
Kev Qhuas Duab: Melody Moore Jackson, Georgia Tech ACI Lab