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Design Project Brief: Design a user interface that allows museums to welcome remote visitors through a telepresence robot. How could visitors from around the world engage with artworks from the comfort of their homes? Think about how remote users can navigate museum spaces intuitively, delve into the stories behind exhibits, and participate in interactive tours and educational workshop programs. Interface features could include personalized tour experiences, access to in-depth information about exhibits, and options for live participation in events, ensuring a rich, engaging, and informative museum visit from anywhere in the world.

Design Solution: Our design solution leverages a video gaming interface and mechanism to enhance the telepresence robot experience in museums. Inspired by the seamless movement of video game characters, we incorporated a thumbstick into the interface, allowing for smooth 360-degree movement of the robot. Users can personalize the intensity and speed of each gesture and adjust the robot's height for optimal viewing angles. For accessibility and convenience, we integrated voice-command recognition, enabling hands-free control and interaction.

Additionally, the robot’s camera employs augmented reality and computer vision technology to detect and identify objects in its view. When a user clicks on a detected object, the interface displays additional information about it, enriching the remote visitor’s engagement with the exhibits. This combination of advanced features ensures a smooth, personalized, and informative museum experience for remote visitors.

View in Figma: HERE