Pengu Buddy Sistema ta' Traċċar tas-Saħħa tal-Annimali by Here Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid in Disinn Soċjali Competition Category.
ĦadidSoċjali· 2025
Pengu Buddy Sistema ta' Traċċar tas-Saħħa tal-Annimali
Client: Georgia Aquarium
Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid Winner in Soċjali Category
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The Design
About Pengu Buddy Sistema ta' Traċċar tas-Saħħa tal-Annimali
Pengu Buddy huwa sistema ta' traċċar tas-saħħa tal-annimali ddisinjata għal habitat tal-pингwini. Is-sistema tgħaqqad flimkien robot taħt l-ilma ma' applikazzjoni mobbli. Ir-robot jservi bħala ġugarell għall-pingwini u jinkoraġġixxi l-attività permezz ta' logħob li l-viżitaturi jikkontrollaw mill-applikazzjoni. Matul il-logħob, ir-robot jiġbor dejta viżiva u akustika u jibgħatha lil dashboard użat mill-ħarrasa għall-monitoraġġ tas-saħħa. L-applikazzjoni toffri wkoll kontenut edukattiv dwar il-pingwini u għażliet biex jappoġġjaw il-konservazzjoni permezz ta' donazzjonijiet u rigali.
The Recognition
About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid
Pengu Buddy Sistema ta' Traċċar tas-Saħħa tal-Annimali huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż mogħti lil disinji tajbin li jissodisfaw ir-rekwiżiti professjonali u industrijali mistennija minn ħolqien imfassal tajjeb. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Ħadid juru l-ħila kbira, l-ispeċjalizzazzjoni għolja, il-fehim espert u l-kapaċità kreattiva tal-ħallieqa tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Pengu Buddy Sistema ta' Traċċar tas-Saħħa tal-Annimali ikun ħolqien imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub li huwa prattiku u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Ħadid jintegra l-aħjar prattiki tal-industrija u għandu karatteristiċi tekniċi kompetenti marbuta mal-għarfien u t-talent. Pengu Buddy Sistema ta' Traċċar tas-Saħħa tal-Annimali huwa rispettat għall-eżattezza tiegħu u mfassal biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja u jgħin jagħmel id-dinja post aħjar.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- 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.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The mobile app interface was designed with iOS guidelines. The underwater robot dimensions: Width 640 mm x Depth 120 mm x Height 500 mm
- Tags
- Animal Computer Interaction, Health Monitoring, Interactive Robot, Penguin Conservation, Education, Visitor Engagement, Mobile App
- Production Technology
- 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.
- Design Challenge
- 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. - Research
- 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.
- Inspiration
- 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. - Project Duration
- The project started in January 2023 and completed concept phase on February 2024 in Atlanta.
- Operation Flow
- 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.
- Patents
- N/A
- Team Members
- UX Designer: Yuwei Li
UI Designer: Xinyue Ren, Yuchuan Yu
Industrial Designer: Han Huang, Youyang Hao - Image Credits
- Melody Moore Jackson, Georgia Tech ACI Lab
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