Pengu Buddy Chirongwa Chekutarisa Utano hweMhuka naHere Design Studio

Dhizaini Pengu Buddy Chirongwa Chekutarisa Utano hweMhuka naHere Design Studio ndiye mukundi anokudzwa zvikuru wemubairo unoremekedza we2025 Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award muChikwata cheKukwikwidza cheDhizaini yeZveVanhu.

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Pengu Buddy Chirongwa Chekutarisa Utano hweMhuka

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Pengu Buddy ndicho chirongwa chinotarisa utano hwemhuka chakagadzirirwa nzvimbo inogara mapengwini. Chirongwa ichi chinosanganisa robhoti rinoshanda mumvura pamwe ne application yepafoni. Robhoti rinoshanda sechitoyi chemapengwini uye rinokurudzira kushingaira kuburikidza nemitambo inodzorwa nevashanyi vachishandisa application. Panguva yekutamba, robhoti rinounganidza ruzivo rwekuona nekunzwa uye rinotumira ruzivo urwu kudhashibhodi inoshandiswa nevachengeti kuti vaongorore utano hwemapengwini. Application inowedzerawo ruzivo rwedzidziso pamusoro pemapengwini uye mikana yekutsigira kuchengetedzwa kwezvisikwa kuburikidza nemipiro nezvipo.

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Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Pengu Buddy Chirongwa Chekutarisa Utano hweMhuka, rukudzo runokudzwa runopiwa kumadhizaini akanaka anozadzisa zvinodiwa zvehunyanzvi neyeindasitiri zvinotarisirwa kuzvigadzirwa zvakagadzirwa zvakanaka. Vakunda veSimbi vanoratidza unyanzvi hukuru, hunyanzvi hwakakwirira, kunzwisisa kwevakachenjera uye kugona kwekugadzira kwevagadziri vavo. Pengu Buddy Chirongwa Chekutarisa Utano hweMhuka inotarisirwa kuva chigadzirwa chinokudzwa zvakanyanya, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chinoshanda uye chine zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa eindasitiri uye ine hunhu hwetekinoroji hwakakwana hwakabatana neruzivo nehunyanzvi. Nekushanda kwayo zvakanaka, Pengu Buddy Chirongwa Chekutarisa Utano hweMhuka inoremekedzwa uye yakagadzirirwa kupa kuvandudzwa kwehupenyu kunobatsira kuita kuti nyika ive nzvimbo iri nani.

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Hunhu Hwakasiyana: 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.
Kukura & Kupakiwa: The mobile app interface was designed with iOS guidelines. The underwater robot dimensions: Width 640 mm x Depth 120 mm x Height 500 mm
Matagi: Animal Computer Interaction, Health Monitoring, Interactive Robot, Penguin Conservation, Education, Visitor Engagement, Mobile App
Tekinoroji Yekugadzira: 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.
Changamire yeDhizaini: 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.
Tsvakurudzo: 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.
Chikurudziro: 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.
Nguva yePurojekiti: The project started in January 2023 and completed concept phase on February 2024 in Atlanta.
Mafambiro eBasa: 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.
Mapetenzi: N/A
Nhengo dzeTimu: UX Designer: Yuwei Li
UI Designer: Xinyue Ren, Yuchuan Yu
Industrial Designer: Han Huang, Youyang Hao
Zvikwereti zveMifananidzo: Melody Moore Jackson, Georgia Tech ACI Lab