Sympole Sistema ta' Arblu tad-Dawl Intelliġenti by Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd. and Tcid Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż in Disinn tal-Għamara tat-Triq Competition Category.
BronżGħamara tat-Triq· 2026
Sympole Sistema ta' Arblu tad-Dawl Intelliġenti
by Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd. and Tcid Ltd.
Client: Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd.
Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż Winner in Għamara tat-Triq Category
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The Design
About Sympole Sistema ta' Arblu tad-Dawl Intelliġenti
Sympole hija sistema modulari ta' arbli tad-dawl intelliġenti għat-toroq, żoni residenzjali u spazji pubbliċi. L-arblu huwa għoli 5000 millimetru u għandu dijametru ta' 180 millimetru, b'kisja ta' liga tal-aluminju anodizzat, filwaqt li l-kontenituri tal-moduli huma magħmula minn plastik riċiklat u azzar b'livell baxx ta' karbonju. L-interfaċċa modulari taċċetta dawl intelliġenti, stazzjonijiet bażi tan-netwerk, sensuri, kameras, skrins jew għamara. Is-sensuri u l-konnessjonijiet tan-netwerk jippermettu li d-dawl jiġi aġġustat awtomatikament, pereżempju dawl li jiggwida lill-folol u tonalitajiet aktar sħan f'żoni ekoloġikament sensittivi.
The Recognition
About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż
Sympole Sistema ta' Arblu tad-Dawl Intelliġenti huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż ħafna mogħti lil disinji eċċellenti ddistingwuti mill-kreattività, l-ingenwità u l-għaqal. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Bronż huma xogħlijiet bi ħila biżżejjed u kreattivi b'mod impressjonanti li jawtentikaw l-esperjenza vasta, l-immaġinazzjoni u l-ħila ta' riżorsi tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Sympole Sistema ta' Arblu tad-Dawl Intelliġenti ikun oġġett imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub, notevolment professjonali u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Bronż jinkorporaw l-aħjar prattiki fl-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija u huwa eċċellenti fl-attenzjoni għad-dettalji. Sympole Sistema ta' Arblu tad-Dawl Intelliġenti jissodisfa l-ħtiġijiet b'mod eċċellenti, imiss ix-xewqat, jinċanta s-sentimenti u jattira l-kurżità.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The SymPole redefines urban infrastructure. With real-time AI analysis and low-latency network connections, it can sense and respond to its environment, proactively detecting and addresing needs of residents and guiding crowds. Unlike traditional light poles, the SymPole focuses on the pulse of the city, turning raw data into a modular, human-centric interface that enables cities to become smart entities capable of self-adjustment and modular expansion.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The SymPole is 5000mm tall, 180mm in diameter, and has a 350*500mm base. It is suitable for streets, homes, and public spaces. The modular interface can accept 40-120W smart lighting, 5G/6G base stations, sensors, cameras, screens, or furniture, and is also compatible with Wi-Fi 6E, LoRa, and NB-IoT. It uses 110-220V AC power but is also compatible with solar panels or batteries. The aluminum alloy structure features IP65 protection, 45m/s wind resistance, and weather resistance of 10 years.
- Tags
- SmartPole, CityEmpathy, FutureUrbanLife, UrbanForesight, AIoTDesign, SmartModularity, FutureProofDesign
- Production Technology
- The technology of SymPole is centered on modularity and sustainability. With an anodized high-strength aluminum alloy casing as well as module housings made of recycled plastic and low-carbon steel, the structure encompasses both durability and low carbon emissions. CNC precision machining and modular connectors enable quick assembly, and plug-and-play components enable easy upgrades. The lighting system uses high-efficiency LEDs. The design ensures durability, scalability, and circular economy.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was to transform light poles from single-purpose lighting facilities into the neurons of a city, striking a balance between technology and emotion. Design thinking and cross-sector workshops were used to determine the system framework and modular interface, and ensuring compatibility, maintainability, and expandability. The result was a modular urban neuron that is flexible, simple, and smart, forming the basis for sensing and lighting in the cities of the future.
- Research
- Analyses of similar projects from around the world found that traditional light poles lack a cohesive environment and interactivity. A workshop with 30 participants from a variety of sectors was held to determine the requirements and applications for this project. A prototype, developed through simulations and 3D printing, was created for proof of concept of the lighting, modules, and interface. The results showed how data-oriented platforms can become collaborative, expressive infrastructure.
- Inspiration
- The design of SymPole is meant to address pain points in cities through real-time sensing and action. By focusing on transforming the city (so it can understand and respond to its surroundings) instead of just linking data, the SymPole injects emotion into urban environments, integrating AI, sensors, and low-lag networks to become the neurons of the city. This modular design, inspired by a human nervous system, allows SymPoles to work together to perform tasks such as adjusting illumination.
- Project Duration
- This project was initiated in July, 2023 in Taiwan, and design was completed in September, 2025 in Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- The SymPole works intuitively, with no learning process needed for users. Instead, it automatically makes adjustments as needed: Red lights and notifying the authorities in an accident, white lights and health reminders during severe air pollution, guiding lights when there are crowds, and dimmer and warmer light tones for ecologically sensitive areas. The interface can also be used for inquiries, and the system can automatically and actively detect when expansions or upgrades are needed.
- Team Members
- Designer : TU,WEN-CHIEH
Designer : LI,YUAN-WEN
Designer : CHIU,WAN-JU
System technical consultant : YEH,YAO-CHUNG
Production technology consultant : LU,I-AN
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