• PROBLEM SPACE

Creating the "Identity"

• The design iteration was both challenging and time-consuming, focusing on creating a companion-like identity.• Early iterations focused on functional and utilitarian forms, gradually transitioning to a more approachable, character-inspired design, to foster a friendly connection with users.• Intensive testing ensured precise form optimization while balancing structural integrity, and aesthetics Figure 1.1.

• Strategy

Starting from what we already had.

By strategically placing the main control components and power systems in the lower chassis and leveraging the passive suspension as a damping factor, we amplified this effect. This design not only overcame a critical industry-wide mobility challenge but also contributed to our successful tender.The distinctive curved profile, combined with a carefully mounted 21" screen angled for user interaction, leveraged the physics of mass distribution to deliver a safe, approachable, and consistently balanced structure.

Clearing the fog — for all the ways we playtest.

Showcases for extreme disturbances subjected to barebone structure In-house

1.3 Tilt Testing INTERACTIVE

IRL performance

Showcases for casual navigation through station tactile surfaces on-field

1.3 Vibration Response Testing INTERACTIVE

• factors

Sensing, audio & visual interactions.

Audio Interaction
A compact quad-speaker array housed in a custom-designed speaker box with vibration-damping diaphragms delivers crisp sound, even in crowded spaces. Paired with a quad-microphone array featuring advanced acoustic echo cancellation and noise suppression, this setup ensures clear two-way communication and effective announcements.Environment Sensing
Tricky lighting and high-traffic conditions were addressed with modular calibrations for depth cameras, sonar, and ToF sensors. These adjustments optimize range and sensitivity, ensuring safe and precise navigation by dynamically controlling speed.Visual Interaction
Interactive status lights and an animated expressive face provide instant visual cues, creating an intuitive and welcoming interface. These visual elements complement the device’s design, enhancing user engagement while reinforcing confidence in its capabilities.

• Sustainability

Hyper Customizable.

Fully 3D-printed body reinforced with an aluminum endoskeleton for added strength & durability.Our in-house production unlocked a modular design with high customizability.Industrial-grade post-processing bridged the gap, fortifying heat resistance while delivering a sleek, polished finish.Robyn's design was intended to support internal and external hardware integration access points to meet location-specific needs, including options like PTZ camera for security, 3D LiDAR sensor for advanced navigation, different internal processing units, I/O devices etc.

• The Final Experience

Deployment Highlights

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• Reflection

Moving forward.

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• We plan to explore enhanced AI-driven interactions.• In parallel, we will continue to prioritize sustainable manufacturing practices.• From an operational standpoint, a dedicated focus will be placed on remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance. This will allow for real-time health monitoring of some sub-systems. Currently, we're 30% done with this implementation.