Pengu Buddy Uhlelo Lokulandelela Impilo Yezilwane ngu-Here Design Studio

Umdwebo Pengu Buddy Uhlelo Lokulandelela Impilo Yezilwane ngu-Here Design Studio ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2025 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Ezenhlalakahle.

InsimbiEzenhlalakahle· 2025

Pengu Buddy Uhlelo Lokulandelela Impilo Yezilwane

ngu Here Design Studio

Iklayenti: Georgia Aquarium

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Ezenhlalakahle

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Mayelana ne-Pengu Buddy Uhlelo Lokulandelela Impilo Yezilwane

I-Pengu Buddy iwuhlelo lokulandelela impilo yezilwane oluklanywe endaweni yokuhlala amaphengwini. Lolu hlelo luhlanganisa irobhothi elisebenza ngaphansi kwamanzi nohlelo lokusebenza lweselula. Irobhothi lisebenza njengento yokudlala yamaphengwini futhi likhuthaza umsebenzi ngemidlalo eyenganyelwa yizivakashi kusukela ohlelweni lokusebenza. Ngesikhathi sokudlala, irobhothi liqoqa idatha ebonakalayo neyezwakalayo bese lithumela le datha kubhodi lokubukela elisetshenziswa ngabagcini bezilwane ekuqapheleni impilo. Uhlelo lokusebenza futhi lunikeza okuqukethwe kwemfundo mayelana namaphengwini kanye nezinketho zokusekela ukulondolozwa ngeminikelo nezipho.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Pengu Buddy Uhlelo Lokulandelela Impilo Yezilwane iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Pengu Buddy Uhlelo Lokulandelela Impilo Yezilwane ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Pengu Buddy Uhlelo Lokulandelela Impilo Yezilwane iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

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Ama-credit, amalungu eqembu nemininingwane yobuchwepheshe ehlinzekwe ngumklami.

Izici Ezihlukile: 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.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: The mobile app interface was designed with iOS guidelines. The underwater robot dimensions: Width 640 mm x Depth 120 mm x Height 500 mm
Amathegi: Animal Computer Interaction, Health Monitoring, Interactive Robot, Penguin Conservation, Education, Visitor Engagement, Mobile App
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: 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.
Inselele Yokudweba: 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.
Ucwaningo: 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.
Ugqozi: 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 Bephrojekthi: The project started in January 2023 and completed concept phase on February 2024 in Atlanta.
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza: 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.
Amapathenti: N/A
Amalungu Eqembu: UX Designer: Yuwei Li
UI Designer: Xinyue Ren, Yuchuan Yu
Industrial Designer: Han Huang, Youyang Hao
Amakhredithi Ezithombe: Melody Moore Jackson, Georgia Tech ACI Lab