Future Citizenship Made Tangible with Wijkbots

On 26 June, four teams of industrial design students at TU Delft presented their prototypes for so-called Neighborhood Navigators as part of the course Interactive Technology Design.

Cities of Things was a partner in the course, inviting students to think about what it would mean if robots became a permanent part of the neighbourhood and played a role in civic life dynamics.

Students were challenged to design Neighbourhood Navigators — autonomous robots intended to enhance community life by performing daily tasks and fostering social relationships within urban environments.