Yoyo
Yoyo is a communication device and mobile application designed for children and parents who live apart. The Yoyo device is a real yo-yo ball that measures 10 by 10 by 4.5 centimeters and is made of plastic, metal and cotton. Real-time voice messaging allows children and parents to speak across distance. A touch sensor on the back collects health data such as heart rate and stress level. The device also serves as a table stand. The parent application presents health insights and support based on artificial intelligence.
Yoyo Ball and App by Junru Xu has been featured as an innovative example of communication design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Yoyo Ball and App was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design in 2024. The A' Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design award that recognizes excellent design of smartphones, tablets, wearables, mobile applications, mobile games, mobile software, mobile platforms, mobile interfaces and more.
