Final Project — Loco Pik
A bunch of cute little alien friends from a distant planet — Loco Pik — quietly
land on Earth, brimming with curiosity! With their round, chubby little bodies,
they’re soft and naturally endearing. They’re not cold creations at all, but your
very own alien pals wrapped in warmth and empathy. Though they can’t understand
human whispers, they connect with us closely through pure little emotions,
conveying warm affection with quiet companionship and turning this interstellar
bond into a one-of-a-kind tenderness. Through their soft interactions and vivid,
sincere emotional responses, Loco Pik truly becomes an indispensable warm presence
in life.
Research
The core technology of Loco Pik centers on language-free emotional interaction.
It is equipped with a multimodal emotional perception system that captures
emotional cues via auditory sensors and conducts precise emotional analysis
through a backend AI model. Immersive emotional interaction with humans is
achieved through facial expressions displayed on the front screen, sound effects
emitted by the body, and somatosensory feedback from vibration motors; a built-in
gyroscope enables environmental and motion perception. Its outer shell is crafted
with 3D printing technology, supporting customization with various materials such
as acrylic and plush, which balances design diversity and easy replacement. Loco
Pik is also fitted with an NFC induction module, allowing owners to interact with
it conveniently via NFC objects and even simulate feeding scenarios. A magnetic
induction function is mounted on the top of the body: when two or more Loco Piks
meet, it triggers exclusive magnetic social interaction, bringing a fun social
experience. For verbal communication needs, owners can download a dedicated
translator on their mobile phones—the translator is developed based on a
professional linguistic AI model, and mobile phones can pair with Loco Pik via
Bluetooth or WiFi modules, enabling dual interaction of both emotion and
language. In addition, the overall hardware design balances intuitive interaction,
expandability and easy maintenance, making technological implementation deeply
aligned with its positioning as a cute alien companion and creating a warm,
user-friendly interstellar companionship experience.
First sketch
This is my first concept sketch, along with AI-generated conceptual product renderings based on it, which clearly demonstrate the technologies and interaction methods adopted.
