Robuddy Cão-Guia Autônomo by Ufuk Ogul Dulgeroglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award de Ouro in Design de Robótica, Autómatos e Automação Competition Category.
OuroRobótica· 2024
Robuddy Cão-Guia Autônomo
Client: Aselsan
A' Design Award de Ouro Winner in Robótica Category
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The Design
About Robuddy Cão-Guia Autônomo
Robuddy é um cão-guia robótico autônomo, inspirado na missão de capacitar pessoas com deficiências visuais ou auditivas. Abraçando o profundo impacto dos cães-guia tradicionais, o projeto une tecnologia avançada à empatia para proporcionar não apenas assistência funcional, mas também suporte emocional. Por meio de sistemas inovadores de navegação e comunicação, este projeto vislumbra um futuro onde inclusão e independência convergem, redefinindo o panorama dos dispositivos assistivos.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award de Ouro
Robuddy Cão-Guia Autônomo conquistou o A' Design Award de Ouro, um reconhecimento imensamente prestigiado atribuído a designs de primeira linha, maravilhosos e notáveis. Os vencedores do Ouro são criações extremamente inovadoras, visionárias e glamorosamente deslumbrantes, que refletem o prodígio, a sabedoria e a proeza dos seus designers. Espera-se que Robuddy Cão-Guia Autônomo seja uma invenção muito elogiada, pioneira e monumental, que oferece um valor sem precedentes. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ouro é um projeto espetacular e respeitado, que beneficia muito e faz avançar as fronteiras da arte, da ciência, do design e da tecnologia. Robuddy Cão-Guia Autônomo cria sentimentos intensos de desejo, evoca paixão, incentiva a criatividade e fascina-nos.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- 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.
- Team Members
- Designer : Ufuk Oğul Dülgeroğlu
Team Members : Nurullah Taşkıran, Dilan Eryiğit, Hamdi Hekimoğlu, Dilay Buse Kökoğlu, Emre Can Özgür
Supervisor : Özgür Ülvan - Image Credits
- Ufuk Oğul Dülgeroğlu, 2023.
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