APH+ is the automatic driving vehicle of the amusement park, which can regularly carry children in the park as a guide vehicle. The front screen can allow users to select functions, including basic maps, activities and other notifications, there are also emergency child missing buttons, which can upload children's photos in time, and the camp screen will display photos of lost children. Let the public know and increase the possibility of search, and turn on face recognition, if the child is lost during the tour, it will also switch the screen and real-time image transmission to the visitor center, APH+ can switch the driving mode.

Problem

The child gets lost in amusement parks

Amusement parks are the most common place for children to get lost, with nearly 11 children getting lost in amusement parks every day, including large amusement parks such as Disneyland, where about 2,000 children get lost in amusement parks every year.

The amusement parks is too big to find

Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL, USA – 15,000 hectares

In 2022, was visited by over 17 million people

Among parents of children age 5-12:

1 in 5 parents had not talked with their child about what to do if they got lost at an amusement park or carnival.

Design concept

APH+ is the automatic driving vehicle of the amusement park, which can regularly carry children in the park as a guide vehicle. The front screen can allow users to select functions, including basic maps, activities and other notifications, there are also emergency child missing buttons, which can upload children's photos in time, and the camp screen will display photos of lost children. Let the public know and increase the possibility of search, and turn on face recognition, if the child is lost during the tour, it will also switch the screen and real-time image transmission to the visitor center, APH+ can switch the driving mode.

Using flow

1. Parent discovers child is missing.

2. Children are easily attracted to amusement facilities, especially those with music and fun, so amusement park rides are easy to attract children.

3. When navigating, wave your arm to signal APH+ to stop.

4. Parents can access their child's profile on APH+.

5. When APH+ is on autopilot patrol, the child's distress button will be displayed, and before the parent has notified.

6. Parents can also go to the visitor center for help, and the information will be synced to APH+ to find.

7. Children are invited on board and can be taken back.

Features description

1. The standby mode of APH+ is the menu, allowing visitors to select functions.

2. There are several APH+ in the park.

3. 1. Seat belts for children are attached and hook and loop tape is used for added safety.

4. And the bottom of each seat has a space to place items and medical kits provided.

Amusement park Night Mode

At night, the APH+ activates the thermal imaging mode to facilitate facial recognition for locating children. Additionally, lights under the vehicles are turned on, ensuring visibility without compromising sensors, thereby alerting visitors to the presence of APH+.

Size

Leading car

750mm*650mm*900mm

Backseat

450mm*650mm*500mm

Information architecture

APH+ uses a face recognition system to compare with photos in time for rapid identification in the park, and the park side system can view the real-time display screen of APH+.

Market size

As of 2023, there are 620 amusement park companies in the United States, an increase of 9.1% over 2022.

The five most visited amusement parks in the world in 2022

1. Walt Disney World Resort - Magic Kingdom-20,963,000(people)

2. Shanghai Disneyland-11,210,000(people)

3. Universal Studios Japan-14,500,000(people)

4. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom-11,736,000(people)

Users

Target users

Children 3-11 years old

Collaborator

1. Parents

2. Amusement Park Customer Service

Benefits

1. Reduce the anxious emotions of children when alone outside and minimize the time children spend lost.

2. SDGS 11.7 By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities.