"Kriket 3000 channels a design that borrows from the past, inspired by products of the 60s and 70s, blending retro-futurism with modern-day design sensibilities."
"The simplest way to make a robot look harmless is to ditch sharp lines and corners, and Kriket achieves this with soft visual language and a white colorway."
"The design aims to inspire confidence and a sense of safety amid evolving AI technology, and includes details like joints at crucial points and an angelic antenna."
"Kriket's head design features a wider shape that creates a disproportion, making it look 'young', similar to the physical traits of children and early teens."
The Kriket 3000 is designed by Shaun Wellens, inspired by nostalgic products from the 60s and 70s, blending retro-futurism and modern design. Its soft visual language and white color give it a sense of 'sterilized' cuteness, making it appear non-threatening. The design incorporates joints at crucial points, a faux rib structure, and an antenna resembling a halo. With its wide proportioned head, it evokes a youthful appearance, aiming to inspire confidence in a technology-driven future amidst the complexities of AI advancements.
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