Pikapoo Robot Cruinneachaidh Sgudal Chon le Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng

Tha Pikapoo Robot Cruinneachaidh Sgudal Chon le Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng na bhuannaiche air leth urramach anns an fharpais chliùitich 2025 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award ann an Roinn Farpais Dealbhadh Robotaigs, Fèin-ghluasadan agus Fèin-obrachaidh.

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Pikapoo Robot Cruinneachaidh Sgudal Chon

le Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng

Neach-ceannach: Yihan Luo and Zihang Zheng

Buannaiche Duais Iarainn A' Design Award ann an Roinn Robotaigs

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An Dealbhadh

Mu dheidhinn Pikapoo Robot Cruinneachaidh Sgudal Chon

Le cha mhòr 900 millean cù air an seilbh air feadh an t-saoghail, tha riaghladh sgudal chon air fàs na chùis-dragha àrainneachdail. Tha rannsachadh a' nochdadh gun dèan suas ri 50% de shealbhadairean dearmad air glanadh ann an àiteachan uaigneach air sgàth mì-ghoireis no mì-fhiosrachadh. Tha Pikapoo a' toirt a-steach fuasgladh robotach tuigseach anns a bheil am PooBot, robot fèin-riaghlach a lorgas agus a chruinnicheas sgudal chon, agus am PooBase, aonad compostachaidh ceangailte a thionndaidheas an sgudal gu todhar. Tha an siostam gu lèir air a riaghladh tro aplacaid ghluasadach a tha furasta cleachdadh.

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Mu dheidhinn Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Pikapoo Robot Cruinneachaidh Sgudal Chon air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Pikapoo Robot Cruinneachaidh Sgudal Chon na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Pikapoo Robot Cruinneachaidh Sgudal Chon airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

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Feartan Sònraichte: 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.
Tomhasan & Pacadh: 457.2 mm x 355.6 mm x 304.8 mm / 12.5KG
Tagaichean: Robotics, Pet, Eco-Friendly Design, Sustainability, User-Centric Design, Social Impact
Teicneòlas Cinneasachaidh: 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.
Dùbhlan Dealbhaidh: 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.
Rannsachadh: 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.
Brosnachadh: 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.
Faid a' Phròiseict: Project was initiated since 2019 in Beijing, China. It has gone through rounds of variation and refinement, eventually finished in 2024 in Los Angeles.
Sruth Obrachaidh: 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.
Buill na Sgioba: Industrial Designer: Zihang (Matt) Zheng
Design Research and UIUX Designer: Yihan (Sakura) Luo
Creideasan Dhealbhan: All Copyright Yihan Luo, Zihang Zheng