Spark Ling ウェアラブル子供向け学習デバイス by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅賞 in 家電・電子機器デザイン Competition Category.
銅家電· 2026
Spark Ling ウェアラブル子供向け学習デバイス
by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei
Client: Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd.
A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in 家電 Category
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About Spark Ling ウェアラブル子供向け学習デバイス
Spark Lingは、子どもたちのためのウェアラブル学習パートナーです。本体重量は106グラムで、ABS樹脂製ボディ、マグネット式ケース、安全バックル付きネックストラップを備えています。2.83インチの紙のような質感のスクリーンが目の負担を軽減し、音声を主体としたインターフェースと2つの触感ボタンによって操作をシンプルに保ちます。デバイス内での処理により10万種類以上の物体を認識し、声のトーンをローカルで解析するため、プライバシーにも配慮されています。1600mAhのバッテリーは最大7日間の待機時間を実現します。学習は実際の物体や屋外での探索と結びついています。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅賞
Spark Ling ウェアラブル子供向け学習デバイスは、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Spark Ling ウェアラブル子供向け学習デバイスは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Spark Ling ウェアラブル子供向け学習デバイスは、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。
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
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