Pengu Buddy Sistem za spremljanje zdravja živali – avtor Here Design Studio

Delo Pengu Buddy Sistem za spremljanje zdravja živali avtorja Here Design Studio je izjemno cenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2025 Železna nagrada A' Design Award v tekmovalni kategoriji Družbeno oblikovanje.

ŽeleznaDružbeno· 2025

Pengu Buddy Sistem za spremljanje zdravja živali

avtor/ica: Here Design Studio

Naročnik: Georgia Aquarium

Dobitnik nagrade Železna nagrada A' Design Award v kategoriji Družbeno

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O dizajnu Pengu Buddy Sistem za spremljanje zdravja živali

Pengu Buddy je sistem za spremljanje zdravja živali, zasnovan za habitat pingvinov. Sistem združuje podvodnega robota z mobilno aplikacijo. Robot služi kot igrača za pingvine in spodbuja aktivnost s pomočjo iger, ki jih obiskovalci upravljajo prek aplikacije. Med igro robot zbira vizualne in zvočne podatke ter jih pošilja na nadzorno ploščo, ki jo oskrbniki uporabljajo za spremljanje zdravja. Aplikacija poleg tega ponuja izobraževalne vsebine o pingvinih ter možnosti podpore ohranjanju narave prek donacij in daril.

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O nagradi Železna nagrada A' Design Award

Pengu Buddy Sistem za spremljanje zdravja živali je prejemnik Železne nagrade A' Design Award, prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje dobrim oblikovanjem, ki izpolnjujejo profesionalne in industrijske zahteve, pričakovane od dobro zasnovanih stvaritev. Prejemniki Železne nagrade kažejo veliko spretnost, visoko specializacijo, strokovno razumevanje in ustvarjalne zmožnosti svojih ustvarjalcev. Od Pengu Buddy Sistem za spremljanje zdravja živali se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjena, občudovana in ljubljena stvaritev, ki je praktična in inovativna. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Železno nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse panoge in ima kompetentne tehnične lastnosti, povezane s strokovnim znanjem in talentom. Zaradi svoje temeljitosti si Pengu Buddy Sistem za spremljanje zdravja živali zasluži spoštovanje in je zasnovan tako, da zagotavlja izboljšave kakovosti življenja, ki pomagajo narediti svet boljši kraj.

V ozadju dizajna

Komplet za medije

Zasluge, člani ekipe in tehnične podrobnosti, ki jih je posredoval oblikovalec.

Edinstvene lastnosti: 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.
Dimenzije in embalaža: The mobile app interface was designed with iOS guidelines. The underwater robot dimensions: Width 640 mm x Depth 120 mm x Height 500 mm
Oznake: Animal Computer Interaction, Health Monitoring, Interactive Robot, Penguin Conservation, Education, Visitor Engagement, Mobile App
Proizvodna tehnologija: 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.
Oblikovalski izziv: 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.
Raziskave: 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.
Inspiracija: 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.
Trajanje projekta: The project started in January 2023 and completed concept phase on February 2024 in Atlanta.
Potek delovanja: 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.
Patenti: N/A
Člani ekipe: UX Designer: Yuwei Li
UI Designer: Xinyue Ren, Yuchuan Yu
Industrial Designer: Han Huang, Youyang Hao
Zasluge za slike: Melody Moore Jackson, Georgia Tech ACI Lab