This paper presents the initial response to the news from
Sony that they will cease production of the Aibo robot, which has up to now, provided the player base for the Robocup
kague. The design of a new player has all the classic issues of product development but two design considerations stand
out l. That the new design enhances the scholarly research objectives that have been a driving force behind the
RoboCup. 2.That the new design can step up to the challenge of wearing the mantle Aibo has won for itself as an
ambassador for Science and Engineering. The design must convey a positive and engaging image through its form as it
moves about the field. It is photographed and presented to a far wider audience than simply die-hard robotic fans. Without
losing sight of the academic objectives, can the David
Beckham factor be captured, technically brilliant and cute.
History
Source title
ConnectED'07, International Conference of Design Education. Proceedings
Name of conference
ConnectED 2007: International Conference on Design Education
Location
Sydney
Start date
2007-07-09
End date
2007-07-12
Pagination
1-4
Publisher
COFA
Place published
Sydney
Language
en, English
College/Research Centre
Faculty of Science and Information Technology
School
School of Design, Communication and Information Technology