Pikapoo Neeg Hlau Khaws Dev Quav los ntawm Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng

Qhov qauv tsim Pikapoo Neeg Hlau Khaws Dev Quav los ntawm Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng yog tus yeej muaj nqis heev ntawm qhov khoom plig 2025 A' Design Award Hlau hauv Pawg Sib Tw Tsim Neeg Hlau, Tshuab Ua Hauj Lwm thiab Kev Ua Hauj Lwm Tsis Siv Neeg.

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Pikapoo Neeg Hlau Khaws Dev Quav

los ntawm Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng

Tus Neeg Siv: Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng

Tus Yeej A' Design Award Hlau hauv Pawg Neeg Hlau

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Txog Pikapoo Neeg Hlau Khaws Dev Quav

Nrog rau ze li 900 lab tus dev nyob thoob plaws lub ntiaj teb, kev tswj dev quav tau dhau los ua qhov teeb meem loj txog ib puag ncig. Kev tshawb fawb qhia tias muaj txog 50% ntawm cov tswv dev tsis tu lawv cov dev quav nyob rau thaj chaw deb vim tsis yooj yim lossis tsis paub tseeb. Pikapoo tau qhia txog kev daws teeb meem neeg hlau ntse uas muaj PooBot, ib tug neeg hlau ua haujlwm tus kheej uas nrhiav thiab khaws dev quav, thiab PooBase, ib lub tshuab ua chiv txuas nrog uas hloov quav ua chiv. Tag nrho lub system no raug tswj los ntawm ib lub mobile app uas yooj yim siv.

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Pikapoo Neeg Hlau Khaws Dev Quav 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. Pikapoo Neeg Hlau Khaws Dev Quav 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. Pikapoo Neeg Hlau Khaws Dev Quav 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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Cov credit, cov neeg pab thiab cov ntsiab lus kev txawj ntse muab los ntawm tus tsim.

Yam Tshwj Xeeb: With approximately 900 million dogs owned globally, studies show that up to 50% of dog owners skip cleanup in secluded areas due to inconvenience and misconceptions. Dog waste harms the environment and disrupts public spaces. Pikapoo addresses this issue with a smart robotic system: the PooBot (a poop-collecting robot) that picks up waste, and the PooBase (a smart composting unit) that converts it into fertilizer, all managed through an app.
Qhov Loj & Ntim: 457.2 mm x 355.6 mm x 304.8 mm / 12.5KG
Cov Ntsiab Lus: Robotics, Pet, Eco-Friendly Design, Sustainability, User-Centric Design, Social Impact
Thev Naus Laus Zis Tsim Khoom: When PooBot deposits waste into PooBase, a specialized catalyzer containing all-natural microorganisms—including lactic acid bacteria, yeasts, photosynthetic bacteria, actinomycetes, and fungi—initiates the transformation of waste into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer. These microorganisms accelerate waste breakdown, eliminate odors, and neutralize harmful pathogens. Once the composting process is complete, part of the fertilizer is released into the surrounding soil to enrich it, while the remainder is transferred back to PooBot for even distribution across the lawn.
Kev Sib Tw Tsim Qauv: The biggest challenge for Pikapoo is figuring out how to recycle dog feces in a way that benefits both the environment and dog owners. For dog owners, we identified an opportunity: in our product Poobot, we designed a system that transforms dog feces into a stool sample for health checks, which can then be picked up by a courier. To support environmental sustainability, Poobot sends the remaining waste to Poobase, where a built-in catalyzer processes the feces into fertilizer.
Kev Tshawb Fawb: For Pikapoo, we conducted a field research expedition to identify the problem: dog feces near gardens and plants were often left uncollected. Through secondary research, we found that improperly disposed dog feces contain enough bacteria to contaminate soil within a 20-mile radius. Additionally, we gathered feedback from over 100 dog-owning families. Many of them believed that dog poop is beneficial to the soil—but this is a misconception.
Kev Txhawb Siab: Cleaning up after pets is tedious, messy, and unpleasant. The diversity among dog owners can make it inconvenient for some to pick up dog waste; for example, elderly individuals may have difficulty bending down, and busy professionals may lack the time. When owners neglect this task, it results in unpleasant sights and polluted, unhealthy land. Pikapoo leverages robotic technology equipped with advanced olfactory and image recognition to offer an efficient solution.
Lub Sij Hawm Ua Hauj Lwm: Project was initiated since 2019 in Beijing, China. It has gone through rounds of variation and refinement, eventually finished in 2024 in Los Angeles.
Txheej Txheem Ua Hauj Lwm: Pikapoo is just one click away. Through the app, users request a PooBot to collect dog waste. After collection, the PooBot takes a sample for health monitoring, which is later delivered to the vet. The remaining waste is transported to the nearest PooBase, where it’s composted into organic fertilizer while the PooBot charges wirelessly.
Cov Tswv Cuab Pab: Industrial Designer: Zihang (Matt) Zheng
Design Research and UIUX Designer: Yihan (Sakura) Luo
Kev Qhuas Duab: All Copyright Yihan Luo, Zihang Zheng