在數位時代，孩子的社交行為逐漸被螢幕取代，缺乏培養禮貌、關懷與責任感。同時，許多家庭因環境或時間限制無法飼養寵物，使孩子失去從照顧生命中學習同理心的機會，而動物收容所資源有限，也亟需社會關注。PetPal 透過遊戲將孩子的日常善行轉化為養育虛擬寵物的動力，並將累積的點數用於實際動物救助，建立從現實到虛擬再回到現實的互動循環。
孩子在日常生活中透過問候、感謝或幫助他人來餵養虛擬寵物，當寵物成長後，獲得的點數可用於支援收容所動物，並即時顯示救助進度，讓孩子親眼見證自己的行為帶來的改變。PetPal 以投影取代螢幕，讓孩子能在現實環境中與寵物互動。這種模式不僅適用於家庭，也能在學校與社區推動社交教育，使禮貌與關懷成為生活的一部分。
開發過程中，我們研究兒童行為，發現即時回饋能有效增強學習動機，因此設計了明確的獎勵機制，確保每個善行都能獲得具體回應，幫助孩子養成正向習慣。此外，我們與動物收容機構合作，確保捐贈機制透明有效，讓孩子理解自己的行為如何產生真實影響。PetPal 結合教育與公益，能透過銷售、訂閱服務、企業合作等方式擴展市場，並與動物保護組織聯動，吸引關注兒童教育與社會責任的品牌參與，使 PetPal 成為學習與行動的橋樑，讓善行真正帶來改變。
In today's digital world, children have fewer opportunities to develop social skills, empathy, and responsibility, as face-to-face interactions are often replaced by screens. Many families cannot keep pets, limiting children's experience of caring for animals, while shelters struggle with limited resources. PetPal bridges this gap by turning everyday acts of kindness—greeting, thanking, or helping others—into nourishment for a virtual pet. As the pet grows, earned points support real shelter animals, creating a meaningful cycle that connects play with real-world impact.
By using projection-based interaction instead of screens, PetPal keeps children engaged in their surroundings, fostering social interaction and family bonding. Its application extends beyond homes to schools and communities, reinforcing positive behavior in everyday life. Developed through research on children's behavior, PetPal’s instant feedback system effectively reinforces good habits, while partnerships with shelters ensure a transparent donation process. With strong educational and commercial potential, PetPal not only enhances learning but also channels children's kindness into tangible social impact.
