Pengu Buddy Inkqubo Yokulandelela Impilo Yezilwanyana ngu-Here Design Studio

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Pengu Buddy Inkqubo Yokulandelela Impilo Yezilwanyana olwenziwe ngu-Here Design Studio ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2025 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweNtlalo.

IntsimbiEzentlalo· 2025

Pengu Buddy Inkqubo Yokulandelela Impilo Yezilwanyana

ngu Here Design Studio

Umxhasi: Georgia Aquarium

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ezentlalo

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Malunga ne-Pengu Buddy Inkqubo Yokulandelela Impilo Yezilwanyana

I-Pengu Buddy yinkqubo yokulandelela impilo yezilwanyana eyenzelwe indawo yokuhlala amaphengwini. Le nkqubo idibanisa irobhothi elisebenza phantsi kwamanzi nenkqubo yefowuni ekhutshaselweyo. Irobhothi lisebenza njengento yokudlala yamaphengwini yaye likhuthaza umsebenzi ngemidlalo abatyeleli abayilawulayo besebenzisa i-application. Ngexesha lokudlala, irobhothi liqokelela iinkcukacha zokubona nezokuva size lithumele ezi nkcukacha kwibhodi elisetyenziswa ngabagcini bezilwanyana ukulandelela impilo yazo. Le application ikwanikezela ngolwazi lwemfundo malunga namaphengwini, kunye neendlela zokuxhasa unkqubo yokulondolozwa kwezilwanyana ngokunikela imali nezipho.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Pengu Buddy Inkqubo Yokulandelela Impilo Yezilwanyana ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Pengu Buddy Inkqubo Yokulandelela Impilo Yezilwanyana iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Pengu Buddy Inkqubo Yokulandelela Impilo Yezilwanyana iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: 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.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: The mobile app interface was designed with iOS guidelines. The underwater robot dimensions: Width 640 mm x Depth 120 mm x Height 500 mm
Iithegi: Animal Computer Interaction, Health Monitoring, Interactive Robot, Penguin Conservation, Education, Visitor Engagement, Mobile App
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: 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.
Umngeni Woyilo: 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.
Uphando: 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.
Inkuthazo: 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.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The project started in January 2023 and completed concept phase on February 2024 in Atlanta.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: 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.
Iipathenti: N/A
Amalungu Eqela: UX Designer: Yuwei Li
UI Designer: Xinyue Ren, Yuchuan Yu
Industrial Designer: Han Huang, Youyang Hao
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Melody Moore Jackson, Georgia Tech ACI Lab