Wúrà Rọ́bọ́tíìkì · 2024
Robuddy Ajá Atọ́nisọ́nà Aládààṣe-ara-rẹ̀
- Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award 2024 in Rọ́bọ́tíìkì
- CLIENT: Aselsan
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About Robuddy Ajá Atọ́nisọ́nà Aládààṣe-ara-rẹ̀
Robuddy jẹ́ ajá atọ́nisọ́nà rọ́bọ̀ọ́tì aládààṣe-ara-rẹ̀, tí a ṣẹ̀dá látàrí àfojúsùn láti fún àwọn tó ní àìríran tàbí àìgbọ́rọ̀ ní agbára. Nípa gbígba ipa jinlẹ̀ tí àwọn ajá atọ́nisọ́nà ìbílẹ̀ ní, iṣẹ́-ọwọ́ yìí da ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ to ti tẹ̀síwájú pọ̀ mọ́ ìfẹ́-àánú láti pèsè kìí ṣe ìrànwọ́ iṣẹ́-ṣíṣe nìkan ṣùgbọ́n ìtìlẹyìn ìmọlára pẹ̀lú. Nípasẹ̀ àwọn ètò ìrìn-àjò àti ìbánisọ̀rọ̀ tuntun, iṣẹ́-ọwọ́ yìí ríran ọjọ́-iwájú kan níbi tí ìfipamọ́gbogboenìkan àti òmìnira péjọpọ̀, tí ó túmọ̀ àgbáyé àwọn ohun-èlò ìrànwọ́.
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award
Robuddy Ajá Atọ́nisọ́nà Aládààṣe-ara-rẹ̀ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele àkọ́kọ́, tó jẹ́ ìyanu tó sì yàtọ̀. Àwọn olùborí Wúrà jẹ́ àwọn ẹ̀dá tó ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun gidigidi, tó ní ojú-ìwòye tó jìnnà tó sì ń tàn yòò tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ọgbọ́n, òye àti ìjáfáfá àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Robuddy Ajá Atọ́nisọ́nà Aládààṣe-ara-rẹ̀ yóò jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tí a yìn gidigidi, tó ń gbé ìtẹ̀sí kalẹ̀ tó sì jẹ́ ìrántí tó ń mú iye tí a kò rí rí wá. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àkànṣe tó yani lẹ́nu tí a bọ̀wọ̀ fún tó ṣe anfàní gidigidi tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Robuddy Ajá Atọ́nisọ́nà Aládààṣe-ara-rẹ̀ ń dá ìmọ̀lára ìfẹ́ tó lágbára sílẹ̀, ń jí ìtara, ń gbé ìṣẹ̀dá lárugẹ tó sì ń fà wá mọ́ra.
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.
