FUNO

FUNO IS AN INTERACTIVE TABLET APP DESIGNED TO MAKE ENGAGING WITH THE NAO HUMANOID ROBOT SIMPLE AND PLAYFUL FOR CHILDREN. THROUGH A CHILD-FRIENDLY INTERFACE, USERS CAN CONTROL MOVEMENT, SOUND, LIGHTS, TIMERS, AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES WITHOUT NEEDING ANY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE.

HUMANOID SOCCER LEAGUE (HSL), MECHATRONICS RESEARCH LAB, QIAU

Duration

3 MONTH

UX/UI DESIGN · INTERACTION DESIGN

Live Project

VIEW PROTOTYPE

HUMAN–ROBOT INTERACTION,

UX/UI DESIGN FOR CHILDREN

HUMAN–ROBOT INTERACTION,

UX/UI DESIGN FOR CHILDREN

Design process

From understanding how NAO is controlled to designing a playful experience for children , FUNO evolved through research, interaction design, and visual exploration.

Turning complex robot interaction
into a simple, playful experience
for children.

01 / LISTEN

Discover

Research focused on Choregraphe, existing NAO control apps, and child-friendly visual approaches to understand how robot interaction could become simpler and more approachable.

DESK RESEARCH

02 / MAP

Shape

Research findings were translated into a target persona, design goals, and a simple interaction structure built around clear choices, playful visuals, and easy navigation.

PERSONA + USER FLOW

03 / PLAY

DESIGN

The FUNO interface was developed around large touch targets, recognizable icons, and simplified screens to make controlling NAO feel intuitive and engaging for children.

UX/UI DESIGN

04 / GROW

Refine

Color, hierarchy, iconography, and screen consistency were refined to create a cohesive experience that feels playful, friendly, and easy to understand.

VISUAL REFINEMENT

Discovery Process

Choregraphe supports powerful robot control, but its technical structure, limited icon guidance, and coding-based workflow make it difficult for children to use.

Research into NAO’s current interaction model showed a powerful but complex system that is better suited for technical users than for children.

Color and icon research explored how playful palettes and clear visual symbols could make interacting with NAO feel simpler, friendlier, and more inviting for children.