Mr. Resis-kers

Josselin Martin Somerville Roberts

M.S. Candidate

Computer Science and Engineering '24

Pin-Hua Huang

M.S. Candidate

Materials Science and Engineering '23

Shyan Shokrzadeh

M.S. Candidate

Mechanical Engineering '24

ME 218A: Smart Product Design

Mission

Stress experienced by airline flyers is at an all-time high! While advancements in technology have seemingly affected every aspect of our lives, the flying experience has remained relatively unchanged, full of pressure and anxiety. Additionally, flying can be quite boring, with airlines nickel-and-diming customers for every minute of internet used.

Our team at ME218 Inc. recognizes how dire this issue is and has worked tirelessly, without sleep, to develop a solution. We are excited to introduce Mr. Resis-kers, the most kind, gentle, and friendly cat to ever grace the skies.

With Mr. Resis-kers at your side, flying will be an absolute breeze. His sleek, compact form allows him to travel as a carry-on, and his lack of batteries means he totally abides by FAA standards. Are you ready to elevate your travel experience?

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Welcome Aboard.

Functionality

Mr. Resis-kers seeks to comfort a distressed user through a series of multi-modal, two-way interactions. Mimicking the mannerisms of a household cat, Mr. Resis-kers responds positively to being fed, showing delight in his eyes and making happy noises indicating his mood. Mr. Resis-kers also enjoys being petted, though as an older cat he is quite particular about it. The petting can't be too hard or too soft, and a full motion is required. For Mr. Resis-kers to be happy, the petting must be down in a downwards direction, along the direction of his fur. Purring when happy, Mr. Resis-kers always clear to the user when the correct actions are being done, ensuring that there is no confusion.

As a staunch believer in equality, Mr. Resis-kers will not allow a distressed flier to go un-petted. When the user's hand is placed beneath Mr. Resis-kers' right paw, he brings down his paw and gently caresses the user with a soft touch and benevolent heart. When made happy, Mr. Resis-kers rewards the user by dispensing a Ferrero Rocher chocolate, ensuring that the user is just as fed and pampered as he is.

Game

To make the interaction between the user and PAL more exciting, we implemented our features in the form of a playable game. When the button on the front panel is pressed, Mr. Resis-kers instructs the user on what his desired inputs are and how to achieve them. When the button is pressed again, the hourglass flips and the game begins. The user has one minute to earn six points, which allows Mr. Resis-kers to reach the Nirvana state.

iNTERACTIONS

Petting the Cat

Feeding the Cat

Get petted by the Cat

Mr. Resis-kers generates a random "prompt", which is one of its three desired interactions. He indicates to the user that it wishes to be petted or get petted via audio prompts. He indicates his desire to be fed via an audio prompt as well as flashing LEDs on his mouth. If the user successfully fulfills the prompt within a short period of time (10 seconds), a points is earned, which is displayed a progress LED on the front panel. If a prompt is not fulfilled or failed, Mr. Resis-kers proceeds a new prompt.

If the user succeeds in reaching Nirvana, a chocolate is dispensed, the eyes flash with joy, and a special victory audio prompt is played. If the user fails, Mr. Resis-kers eyes indicate anger and the game is reset.

We are about to take off.

Please fasten your seatbelt, set your electronics to airplane mode, and turn on the PAL...

Playthrough Video

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