‘loody’ AI Companion Device
Client: roubit
Date: 2024
‘loody’ is a voice-based interface device where form, material, and user experience are holistically integrated.
Its asymmetrical conical base, wrapped in soft textile, offers both visual stability and tactile warmth. The overall silhouette is proportioned to suggest a subtle sense of face-to-face presence, reinforcing its identity as an “AI companion.”
The display is angled upward for natural visibility, minimizing visual interference when placed on a desk and supporting unobtrusive integration into the user’s environment.
On the back, vertically aligned physical buttons follow a top-to-bottom control logic, enabling intuitive operation without the need for visual confirmation. The sizing, spacing, and tactile feedback of the buttons are optimized for low-effort interaction and repeated use.
‘loody’ is designed not just as a piece of hardware, but as an emotionally attuned presence—an object that quietly supports everyday life through both thoughtful interaction and a familiar physical form.