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Project Haiku
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Author(s)
Mozilla
Released
2016.02.11 (Initial Pitch)
Innovation Status
Stage 1 (Validation)
Website
TBD

Project Haiku (formerly Project Smart Home) began as a project to offer a middle ground between "in a box" solutions like Apple Homekit and DIY solutions like Raspberry Pi. We envisioned modular, affordable hardware with easy-to-use rules that would empower people to solve unique everyday problems in new and creative ways.

We've recently decided to move in a different direction. Many of the principles articulated in the original project pitch remain totally relevant to Project Haiku. But we realized quickly that home automation and the industry's notion of a "smart home" was not the set of problems we were passionate about, or where we felt we could get most traction.

Instead, we're exploring themes around connecting people and non-intrusive communication.

We are currently in a validation phase of our product innovation process. If you would like to get involved as a tester, developer or adviser, you can get in touch with our connected devices participation team.

Project overview

The Project Haiku team began by talking with people about the experiences that make them feel independent. An unexpected idea emerged from that research: connecting with other people makes people feel independent. The team is currently exploring how 12-15 year old girls communicate with friends and family, and how an ambient communication device might enhance their ability to connect with others.

Program Status

Milestone Date Status Status Notes
Kick off meeting 3/03/2016 Done Kick off presentation
First Research plan drafted 3/14/2016 Done
Research plan #1 drafted 3/29/2016 Done
Portland working week to analyze the Research findings and set the following goals/milestones 4/08/2016 Done
User Research #2 [from May 25th to 29th] 5/08/2016 Done
London All Hands 6/17/2016 On target
User Research #2 findings Not Started

Status Key

Color Status Key
On Target The project or deliverable is expected to meet its due date.
Challenged The project or deliverable is facing an issue that might cause it to miss its due date, but a “get well” plan has been developed to get it back on track.
At Risk or Late The project or deliverable is blocked or facing an issue that might cause it to miss its due date, and there’s no “get well” plan to get it back on track, or it is already late.
Done The project or deliverable has been completed.
On Hold or Not Started The project or deliverable has either not been started or has been placed on hold.

Archived Completed Deliverables

Milestone Date Status Status Notes
First Research plan drafted 3/14/2016 Done Initial Research Plan is already out of date as it was revisited.
Revised Research plan #1 and Interviews guides 3/29/2016 Done New Research plan created to learn about the needs of the new targeted audiences: Babysitting age (12 to 15 years old) and independent elderly (aging in place). Both have caregivers who question the independence of the 2 audiences. To run this new research plan we'll be using these two Interview Guides together with these Consent & Compensation Forms.
Documentation about our Research findings from the Interviews 4/27/2016 Done Project Haiku: User Study #1
Research plan #2: Interviews guides, Research prototype, Diaries and all the documentation and logistics necessary for the User Study. 5/24/2016 Done Project Haiku - User Study #2. This User Research wants to validate this hypothesis: Creating an ambient method of communicating for 12 to 15 year old girls will create fewer interruptions that distract them from being in the moment at home and at school and improve their personal connections.
Documentation about our Research #2 findings Not Started

Development process

Repositories

IRC

You can find us on irc.mozilla.org, channel #haiku.

Methodology

The project is in early state but we are planning to use some agile practices:

  • Weekly meetings in Smart_Home Vidyo room on Mondays at 13:00 PM (Pacific Time). Weekly meeting doc

Sprint Demos/Progress Report meetings

Date Presentation Vidyo Recording Notes
4/15/2016 checking #1 Slides checking #1 Video Recording Feedback already added in the Slides
4/29/2016 checking #2 Slides checking #2 Video Recording Feedback already added in the Slides
5/13/2016 checking #3 Slides checking #3 Video Recording Feedback already added in the Slides
5/27/2016 checking #4 Slides checking #4 Video Recording Feedback already added in the Slides

Participation

Project Haiku is at a very early stage, right now we are starting the Research process figuring out many things, including how to best accept contributions.

Getting in touch

  • The best way to get in touch with us is to come and chat in our irc channel channel #haiku of irc.mozilla.org and through Discourse where Participation has created a specific discussion forum for Smart Home together with the rest of Connected Devices Trains.

References

Team

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