Gold Robotik · 2024
Robuddy Autonome Blindenhond
- A' Design Award an Gold 2024 in Robotik
- CLIENT: Aselsan
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 354,620
- Verification code 77FFDC9312 · Verify this award
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About Robuddy Autonome Blindenhond
Robuddy ass en autonome Roboter-Blindenhond, inspiréiert vun enger Missioun fir Persounen mat visuellen oder auditiven Behënnerungen ze stäerken. Andeems de Projet déi déif Impakt vun traditionelle Blindenhënn unerkennt, verbëndt et fortgeschratt Technologie mat Empathie fir net nëmmen funktionell Hëllef mee och emotional Ënnerstëtzung ze bidden. Duerch innovativ Navigatioun a Kommunikatiounssystemer visiounéiert dëse Projet eng Zukunft wou Inklusioun an Onofhängegkeet zesummekommen an d'Landschaft vun Hëllefsgeräter nei definéieren.
About the A' Design Award an Gold
Robuddy Autonome Blindenhond ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Gold, enger héich prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un éischtklassesch, wonnerbar an erausragend Designe vergi gëtt. Gold-Gewënner si ganz innovativ, visionär a blendend glänzend Kreatiounen, déi d'Talent, d'Wäisheet an d'Fäegkeete vun hire Designer reflektéieren. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Robuddy Autonome Blindenhond eng héich gelueften, trendsetzend a monumental Erfindung ass, déi beispillosen Wäert liwwert. Dëst mam Gold ausgezeechent Design ass e spektakuläert, respektéiert Projet, dat d'Grenze vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie erweidert. Robuddy Autonome Blindenhond erzeegt intensiv Wënsch, erweckt Leidenschaft, encouragéiert Kreativitéit a faszinéiert eis.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Robuddy is an autonomous robot guide dog,inspired by a mission to empower those with visual or auditory impairments. Embracing the profound impact of traditional guide dogs, the project melds advanced technology with empathy to provide not only functional assistance but also emotional support. Through innovative navigation and communication systems, this project envisions a future where inclusivity and independence converge, redefining the landscape of assistive devices.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 840 mm x Depth 440 mm x Height 597 mm
- Tags
- Autonomous, Robotics, Guide Dog, Assistive Technology, Accessibility Innovation
- Production Technology
- The main structure which carries main components and batteries is made from lightweight titanium. The outer shell's production methods consists of additive manufacturing as well as plastic molding proccesses. Plastics such as polycarbonate are used to achieve semi-transparency in parts where integrated screens, sensors and cameras are placed.
- Design Challenge
- The social impact side of things was to reduce any risk of animal abuse while training. A robot guide dog won't experience pain or stress, making it less susceptible to abusive practices. This can be especially relevant in situations where sadly, trainers might resort to harsh methods.
The challenge in the design process was to create a robot guide dog within real dog dimensions. Balancing intricate technology, sensors, and maintaining a compact size demanded meticulous engineering. - Inspiration
- Inspired by the loyalty and assistance of real guide dogs, Robuddy seeks to replicate their impact through innovative technology. Merging functionality with emotional support, Robuddy aims to redefine accessibility for individuals with visual or auditory impairments. Addressing a common challenge faced by traditional guide dogs, Robuddy ensures unwavering focus and reliability, free from distractions that may hinder real dogs.
- Project Duration
- The projects first development started in 2021 in Ankara, and for this version, it finished in December 2023.
- Operation Flow
- Users control it through a user-friendly smartphone app or simple gestures. For deaf users, information appears on built-in screens and also the smartphone app, while blind users receive guidance through Bluetooth earphones and movement feedback from the collar. It mimics real dog behavior, responding to commands and offering companionship, making it an intuitive and accessible assistive companion for those with visual or auditory impairments. Integrated screens on both the body and face areas are used to also communicate with people around if needed. The tail acts as a status light to show Robuddy's status to people nearby.
- Image Credits
- Ufuk Oğul Dülgeroğlu, 2023.
