Ideating a complete automated cleaning solution
concept
Senti is a service and product designed for Electrolux that enables seniors to maintain a clean home effortlessly through an intelligent robot assistant that adapts to their needs and limitations.
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Umeå Institute of Design
Electrolux
David Berl, Isabelle Olson
Nicolò Vincenzi
2023
3 weeks
Cleaning is a lot of effort, especially for seniors
Our solution is designed to make this process easier for them.
"I am helping Linda and her husband but I can only do tasks that require only one arm..."
Bot Handy
Primary User
never ages
like a butler
loves cleaning
is very slow
Low Dexterity
Slow
Object Recognition
quote
who
what
why
"Cleaning the house is my husband favorite thing to do however the day after he has very bad back pain."
Linda
Secondary User
72 years old
mechanical engineer
loves cooking with friends
feels anxious when cleaning
Asthma
Back Pain
Easily Fatigued
"I am helping Linda and her husband but I can only do tasks that require only one arm..."
Bot Handy
Primary User
never ages
like a butler
loves cleaning
is very slow
Low Dexterity
Slow
Object Recognition
quote
who
what
why
"Cleaning the house is my husband favorite thing to do however the day after he has very bad back pain."
Linda
Secondary User
72 years old
mechanical engineer
loves cooking with friends
feels anxious when cleaning
Asthma
Back Pain
Easily Fatigued
"I am helping Linda and her husband but I can only do tasks that require only one arm..."
Bot Handy
Primary User
"Cleaning the house is my husband favorite thing to do however the day after he has very bad back pain."
Linda
Secondary User
Ideating a complete automated cleaning solution
Our goal was to design an intelligent cleaning assistant that works alongside seniors, understanding their limitations and adapting to their daily routines.
That assists, without removing humans from the equation
user preference
prefer cleaning assistance over full automation
time spent
time spent cleaning per week for seniors
physical impact
physical discomfort after cleaning sessions
Winning Concept - The Bucket
A fixed docking station for all cleaning tools
Concept 02 - The Butler
A hidden solution controlled through a display panel
Concept 03 - The Workshop
Combining two cleaning robots together
Concept 04 - The Smart Bits
An easy to access solution
Ergonomics that fits humans and robots
Rapid prototyping and testing
Seamless Integration in every home
Blending in like any other piece of furniture
