There have only been 4 cute robots in all of history \u2013 Baymax, Wall.E, EVE, and Rosey the robot from the Jetsons. No other robot\u2019s managed to really strike that level of mass appeal (fine, okay, Astro Boy too) with a design that feels capable yet emotionally disarming. That\u2019s also the sort of vibe the Kriket 3000 is going for, with its cute-meets-capable design.<\/p>\n
The Kriket 3000 comes from the mind of industrial designer and artist Shaun Wellens, who\u2019s worked on his fair share of robots. This one, unlike the droids from before, channels a design that borrows from the past. \u201cInspired by products of the 60s and 70s, Kriket aims to tap into a sense of nostalgia by blending retro-futurism with modern-day design sensibilities. It aims to reintroduce a spirit of excitement and optimism for a brighter future,\u201d Wellens says.<\/p>\n
Designer: Shaun Wellens<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The last time Wellens worked on a robot design, ChatGPT wasn\u2019t even a thing. The last 4 years has seen a LOT of changes in the rise of AI and how it\u2019s shaped society. Most humans overwhelmingly believe that AI is helpful, but also potentially dangerous. The need for tech to inspire confidence and a sense of safety is truly paramount at this time, and Wellens tried to channel that with Kriket\u2019s design.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The simplest way to make a robot look harmless is to ditch sharp lines and corners. To that end, the Kriket\u2019s soft visual language, combined with its white colorway, gives off a sense of \u2018sterilized\u2019 cuteness. Sort of like Baymax from the movie Big Hero 6. Unlike Baymax, though, Kriket 3000\u2019s design is as detailed as it gets. Joints are present at all crucial parts of the arms and legs, there\u2019s a battery backpack, faux ribs, and an antenna that resembles a halo of sorts, giving the robot its angelic appeal!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The head has a few notable elements \u2013 for starters, it isn\u2019t shaped like a head \u2013 it\u2019s much wider, creating a disproportion that makes the Kriket look \u2018young\u2019, just like how kids and early teens have larger heads in proportion to their body before they grow up. Multiple cameras placed on the Kriket 3000\u2019s head give it 360\u00b0 awareness, while sensors on the body detect distance and depth. A screen on the front serves as Kriket\u2019s \u2018face\u2019, showing its eyes that I assume emote the way most robot eyes do. The back, however, has another display that shows Kriket\u2019s battery levels. Is it needed? No\u2026 but does it give the robot a sense of data-transparency? Yes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kriket 3000 was created as a mere concept, but it sets a framework for what robots need to look like if they have to inspire confidence. This one has the appeal of \u2018staff\u2019, with how approachable it looks (especially with its name tag on the front), and how adorable it looks too. Do I see a world in which Kriket 3000 exists? Yes sure, I\u2019d probably choose this little guy over one of those scary dogs at Boston Dynamics\u2026<\/p>\n
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