Spark Ling 可穿戴兒童學習裝置 by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei

Spark Ling 可穿戴兒童學習裝置 by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 消費電子產品設計 Competition Category.

銅消費電子· 2026

Spark Ling 可穿戴兒童學習裝置

by Jiawei Gu, Zhu Pengcheng and Song Wei

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

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 消費電子 Category

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The Design

About Spark Ling 可穿戴兒童學習裝置

Spark Ling 係一款陪伴兒童學習嘅可穿戴裝置。機身重106克，採用ABS物料，配有磁吸式外殼同埋帶安全扣嘅頸帶。2.83吋類紙屏幕減輕視覺疲勞，而以語音為主嘅操作介面加上兩個實體按鈕，令互動簡單易用。裝置內置處理功能可以識別超過100000種物件，並喺本機分析語音聲調，有助保障私隱。1600mAh電池可以提供長達七日嘅待機時間。學習過程結合真實物件同戶外探索。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Spark Ling 可穿戴兒童學習裝置是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Spark Ling 可穿戴兒童學習裝置將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Spark Ling 可穿戴兒童學習裝置出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

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