Puro
The designer’s objective was to solve problems in dog raising 1-person households. Canine animals’ anxiety disorders and physiological problems are rooted from prolonged period of caretakers' abscense. Due to their small living spaces, caretakers shared living environment with companion animals, causing sanitary problems. Inspired from the pain points, the designer came up with a care robot that 1. plays and interacts with companion animals by tossing treats, 2. cleans up dusts and crumbs after indoor activities, and 3. takes in odors and hair when companion animals take rest.
Puro Pet Care Robot by TAEUK HAM was selected as an innovative example of product design by the A' Design Award. Puro Pet Care Robot received the Silver A' Design Award in Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design in 2020. The A' Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design Award is an international, jury-voted, fair and ethical design accolade which rewards exceptional design of pet food, pet apparel, pet beds, feeding bowls, litter boxes, pet carriers, grooming tools, toys and more.
