Opossum Kev Ntxuav Kev by Suzhou University of Technology is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Neeg Hlau, Tshuab Ua Hauj Lwm thiab Kev Ua Hauj Lwm Tsis Siv Neeg Competition Category.
ToojNeeg Hlau· 2025
Opossum Kev Ntxuav Kev
by Suzhou University of Technology
Client: Suzhou University of Technology
A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Neeg Hlau Category
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About Opossum Kev Ntxuav Kev
Opossum yog ib lub cuab yeej neeg (robot) uas tsim los ntxuav kev. Lub cuab yeej neeg ua haujlwm thaum hmo ntuj, thaum cov kev nyob ntsiag to thiab tsheb tsis tsheeb heev. Lub taub hau nqus khoom uas ncauj tuaj thiab rov qab tau, muaj duab zoo li tw kab tsuag mantis, yuav nthuav mus rau hauv qab cov tsheb uas nres cia, yog li ntawd tsis tas yuav txav cov tsheb ntawd mus lwm qhov. Cov sensors thiab koob yees duab qhia txoj kev mus kom lub cuab yeej neeg ua haujlwm ib leeg tau raws li nws txoj kev thiab pab kom dhia dhau cov khoom cuam tshuam. Cov phaj hnub ci (solar panels) yuav sau zog rau cov batteries khaws cia thaum tav su. Lub cev tseem ceeb ua los ntawm aluminium alloy thiab cov tshuab uas txav mus los ua los ntawm engineering plastics uas muaj zog heev. Qhov ua haujlwm ntsiag to thaum hmo ntuj pab txo suab nrov thiab pab txo qhov ua haujlwm hnyav rau cov neeg ua haujlwm kho kev huv.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Tooj
Opossum Kev Ntxuav Kev yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Opossum Kev Ntxuav Kev xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Opossum Kev Ntxuav Kev ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design is a robot designed for street cleaning. It has a unique retractable suction head, similar to a mantis arm, enabling it to clean under cars without moving them. Unlike traditional robots used for street cleaning, it's charged via solar energy during the day and works at night, reducing noise and environmental pollution. This robot reduces sanitation workers' workload, especially their duties in the early morning, and innovates urban cleaning. Its design combines practicality and environmental protection.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 1560 mm x Length 3570 mm x Height 1940 mm
- Tags
- Electric, low noise, staggered, sweeping, robotic, sustainable
- Production Technology
- This design uses lightweight, durable materials like aluminum alloy for the main body and high - strength engineering plastics for moving parts. The solar - charging system consists of efficient photovoltaic panels and energy - storage batteries. The navigation system employs sensors, cameras, and algorithms for autonomous movement. The mantis - arm - like suction head uses flexible materials and precise mechanical structures for effective cleaning. We optimized production through modular design and 3D printing for rapid prototyping and iterative improvements.
- Design Challenge
- Key challenges include creating a flexible yet strong mechanical arm to reach under cars, designing a navigation system for safe and efficient night - time operations, and developing an energy - efficient solar - charging system.
- Research
- This project, inspired by opossums' nocturnal behavior, is an applied design research innovation. Through user research, bionic design, and smart sensor technology integration, it offers an efficient, eco-friendly urban-cleaning solution. This design enhances urban cleanliness, minimizes disturbance, and demonstrates how bionic approaches can solve real - world problems, influencing future design thinking and sustainable urban development.
- Inspiration
- My design is inspired by an opossum I came across during a night trip. Opossums are nocturnal, unlike humans. So I thought about whether street sprinklers and cleaning vehicles could work at night, just like opossums, to avoid the daytime crowds.
- Project Duration
- The project started in October 2024 in Changshu and finished in April 2025 in Suzhou.
- Operation Flow
- At night, the robot activates autonomously. It navigates streets using sensors and cameras, avoiding obstacles. The mantis - arm - like suction head extends to clean under cars. After cleaning, it returns to its charging station. This stagger operation reduces disturbance to daily life. The robot's quiet, efficient cleaning, enabled by solar power and innovative design, ensures better results with minimal energy use. Its autonomous navigation and specialized cleaning mechanism allow it to operate effectively in urban environments, enhancing overall cleanliness with minimal human intervention.
- Patents
- Pending patent No. 2025021801457250. 2025. China
- Team Members
- Zhu Wenzhuo
Lei Xi'er
Zhang Weiwei - Image Credits
- Image #1: Rendering Zhu WenZhuo, Street Cleaning Robot Design, 2025.
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