Spark Ling 可穿戴儿童学习设备 by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei

Spark Ling 可穿戴儿童学习设备 by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 消费电子设计 Competition Category.

铜消费电子· 2026

Spark Ling 可穿戴儿童学习设备

by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei

Client: Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 消费电子 Category

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The Design

About Spark Ling 可穿戴儿童学习设备

Spark Ling 是一款为儿童设计的可穿戴学习伙伴。设备重 106 克，采用 ABS 机身、磁吸式外壳以及带安全扣的颈带。2.83 英寸类纸屏幕可减轻视觉疲劳，语音优先的交互界面与两枚触感按键则让操作保持简单。端侧处理可识别超过 100000 种物体，并在本地分析语音语调，从而有效保护隐私。1600mAh 电池可支持长达七天的待机时间。学习过程与真实物体及户外探索紧密相连。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铜奖

Spark Ling 可穿戴儿童学习设备是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Spark Ling 可穿戴儿童学习设备将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Spark Ling 可穿戴儿童学习设备出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Unlike isolating tablets or distraction-driven smartwatches, Spark Ling introduces relational edtech. Spark Ling redefines children's learning by combining video-based mentors, object-driven discovery, and emotionally intelligent AI. As the first children's device to integrate Cambridge-grade tutoring, interactive cultural figures, and a voice-first interface with a paper-like display, it reduces screen exposure while expanding access to top-tier education. Co-created character mentors enhance engagement and promote equity, delivering both emotional support and academic growth to every child, everywhere.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: Width 7.7 cm, Depth 8.2 cm, Height 1.4 cm. Weight: 106 grams.
Anti-glare 2.83 inch paper-like screen minimizes visual strain. Equipped with dual 500MP and 800MP cameras for enhanced capture capabilities.
Tags: GenA Companion, Multi Agents, Wearable EdTech, AI Personification, Relational memory, Proactive agency and Relational memory
Production Technology: Lightweight Wearable Design: ABS body weighing 106 grams with magnetic case and neck strap, featuring dual 5MP and 8MP cameras and dual box speakers.
Multimodal AI System: On-device processing enables recognition of over 100000 objects using computer vision and performs emotional voice analysis based on pitch and timbre, all locally for enhanced privacy.
Energy Efficiency: 1600mAh battery with ultra-low-power display driver and 2.83 inch paper-like eye-care screen allows up to 7 days of standby time.
Seamless Connectivity: Supports 4G, SIM, and Wi-Fi connections. Noise-canceling microphone array enables real-time outdoor learning with intelligent agents.
Design Challenge: Overcoming Child Cognition Abstraction and AI Personification Was Pivotal
Decoding Authentic Needs
Children express needs through fragmented cues, such as sighs or random photos. We integrated vocal emotion computing (pitch and timbre analysis) with context-aware vision to transform these ambient signals into teachable moments, such as triggering tutoring after a sigh during homework or explaining ecosystems through a leaf photo.
Personality-Driven AI Pedagogy
Relational memory and proactive agency drive personalized learning experiences.
Research: Spark Ling applies harvard and MIT frameworks to develop systematic thinking and character growth.
Spark Ling incorporates the thinking routines of Harvard Project Zero, guiding children to build structured cognitive models through interactive learning strategies (source: https://pz.harvard.edu/thinking-routines). For character development, it adopts the CCR Framework-Knowledge, Character, and Skills-developed by the Center for Curriculum Redesign at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This three-dimensional approach supports balanced growth across knowledge acquisition, skill-building, and values formation (source: https://curriculumredesign.org/about/our-team).
Inspiration: Spark Ling combats Generation Alpha’s screen dependency and creativity decline by turning the physical world into a hands-on classroom. Powered by Ling OS, it offers context-aware mentors like Darwin for nature discovery. Its 106g ergonomic design includes a tactile interface, paper-like display, and object recognition. With SIM/4G and safety controls, kids explore freely and learn everywhere.
Project Duration: Started in Beijing in June 2024, completed in Beijing in May 2025, and awarded the Red Dot Award in Germany in June 2025.
Operation Flow: The lightweight body, 106 grams, includes a detachable magnetic lanyard with a built-in safety buckle, ensuring secure and wearable use for children. Tactile interaction is central to the experience. The AI Camera Button allows single press object capture with over 100000 items recognized. The Mentor Call Button enables voice or AI Face time to summon the learning companion.
Patents: Patent 1
Patent Pending. Application No. CN2025301576366. Applicant:Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd. Year: 2025. Jurisdiction: China.
Patent 2
Patent Pending. Application No. CN2025211219919. Applicant: Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd. Year: 2025. Jurisdiction: China.
Patent 3
Patent Pending. Application No. 30/009,457. Applicant: Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd. Year: 2025. Jurisdiction: United States.
Team Members: Gu Jiawei, Zhu Pengcheng, Song wei