Disainilahendus Pikapoo Koera väljaheite korjav robot, autor Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng

Disainilahendus Pikapoo Koera väljaheite korjav robot, mille autor on Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng, on kõrgelt hinnatud 2025 auhinna Rauaauhind A' Design Award võitja konkursi kategoorias Robootika, automaatide ja automatiseerimise disain.

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Pikapoo Koera väljaheite korjav robot

disainer: Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng

Klient: Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng

Auhind Rauaauhind A' Design Award kategoorias Robootika

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Teosest Pikapoo Koera väljaheite korjav robot

Peaaegu 900 miljoni koera omanikuga üle maailma on koera väljaheite käitlemine muutunud kasvavaks keskkonnaprobleemiks. Uuringud näitavad, et kuni 50% omanikest jätab eraldatud aladel koristamata ebamugavuse või väärinformatsiooni tõttu. Pikapoo tutvustab nutikat robootikalahendust, mis koosneb PooBot'ist, autonoomsest robotist, mis leiab ja kogub koera väljaheidet, ning PooBase'ist, ühendatud kompostimisseadmest, mis muudab väljaheite väetiseks. Kogu süsteemi juhitakse kasutajasõbraliku mobiilirakenduse kaudu.

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Auhinnast Rauaauhind A' Design Award

Pikapoo Koera väljaheite korjav robot on Rauaauhinna A' Design Award võitja, prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse headele disainidele, mis vastavad professionaalsetele ja tööstuslikele nõuetele, mida oodatakse hästi disainitud töödelt. Raudvõitjad näitavad oma loojate suurt oskust, kõrget spetsialiseerumist, asjatundlikku mõistmist ja loomingulist võimekust. Pikapoo Koera väljaheite korjav robot peaks olema kõrgelt hinnatud, imetletud ja armastatud looming, mis on praktiline ja uuenduslik. See Rauaauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain ühendab tööstuse parimaid tavasid ning tal on pädevad tehnilised omadused, mis on seotud oskusteabe ja andega. Pikapoo Koera väljaheite korjav robot on austatud oma põhjalikkuse eest ning on loodud pakkuma elukvaliteedi parandusi, mis aitavad teha maailma paremaks paigaks.

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Disaineri esitatud autorid, meeskonnaliikmed ja tehnilised andmed.

Unikaalsed omadused: With approximately 900 million dogs owned globally, studies show that up to 50% of dog owners skip cleanup in secluded areas due to inconvenience and misconceptions. Dog waste harms the environment and disrupts public spaces. Pikapoo addresses this issue with a smart robotic system: the PooBot (a poop-collecting robot) that picks up waste, and the PooBase (a smart composting unit) that converts it into fertilizer, all managed through an app.
Mõõtmed ja pakend: 457.2 mm x 355.6 mm x 304.8 mm / 12.5KG
Sildid: Robotics, Pet, Eco-Friendly Design, Sustainability, User-Centric Design, Social Impact
Tootmistehnoloogia: When PooBot deposits waste into PooBase, a specialized catalyzer containing all-natural microorganisms—including lactic acid bacteria, yeasts, photosynthetic bacteria, actinomycetes, and fungi—initiates the transformation of waste into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer. These microorganisms accelerate waste breakdown, eliminate odors, and neutralize harmful pathogens. Once the composting process is complete, part of the fertilizer is released into the surrounding soil to enrich it, while the remainder is transferred back to PooBot for even distribution across the lawn.
Disainiülesanne: The biggest challenge for Pikapoo is figuring out how to recycle dog feces in a way that benefits both the environment and dog owners. For dog owners, we identified an opportunity: in our product Poobot, we designed a system that transforms dog feces into a stool sample for health checks, which can then be picked up by a courier. To support environmental sustainability, Poobot sends the remaining waste to Poobase, where a built-in catalyzer processes the feces into fertilizer.
Uurimistöö: For Pikapoo, we conducted a field research expedition to identify the problem: dog feces near gardens and plants were often left uncollected. Through secondary research, we found that improperly disposed dog feces contain enough bacteria to contaminate soil within a 20-mile radius. Additionally, we gathered feedback from over 100 dog-owning families. Many of them believed that dog poop is beneficial to the soil—but this is a misconception.
Inspiratsioon: Cleaning up after pets is tedious, messy, and unpleasant. The diversity among dog owners can make it inconvenient for some to pick up dog waste; for example, elderly individuals may have difficulty bending down, and busy professionals may lack the time. When owners neglect this task, it results in unpleasant sights and polluted, unhealthy land. Pikapoo leverages robotic technology equipped with advanced olfactory and image recognition to offer an efficient solution.
Projekti kestus: Project was initiated since 2019 in Beijing, China. It has gone through rounds of variation and refinement, eventually finished in 2024 in Los Angeles.
Tööprotsess: Pikapoo is just one click away. Through the app, users request a PooBot to collect dog waste. After collection, the PooBot takes a sample for health monitoring, which is later delivered to the vet. The remaining waste is transported to the nearest PooBase, where it’s composted into organic fertilizer while the PooBot charges wirelessly.
Meeskonnaliikmed: Industrial Designer: Zihang (Matt) Zheng
Design Research and UIUX Designer: Yihan (Sakura) Luo
Piltide autorid: All Copyright Yihan Luo, Zihang Zheng