I stared at this for a second and genuinely wasn't sure if it was a joke.
Start by clarifying the goal and constraints: which flightless birds, what city, and what 'navigate' means (e.g., find food, avoid predators, reach destinations). Then segment users and prioritize a specific need, and brainstorm solutions that leverage Google's strengths in mapping, AI, and accessibility. Finally, define success metrics and discuss trade-offs.
Pro tip: Anchor your solution in a real user need and show how it aligns with Google's mission to organize information and make it universally accessible—this demonstrates product sense and company fit.
Ask questions to define the user (e.g., ostriches, penguins, emus), the city environment, and what 'navigate' entails (e.g., wayfinding, safety, resource discovery). Establish constraints like budget, timeline, and technical feasibility.
Identify distinct segments of flightless birds (e.g., by size, speed, habitat) and their unique navigation challenges. Choose one high-impact segment to focus on for the initial product.
Generate a range of ideas, from low-tech (e.g., trained human guides) to high-tech (e.g., wearable GPS with haptic feedback, AR overlays). Consider leveraging Google's assets like Maps, AI, and Android.
Select a minimal viable product that addresses the core need, and define metrics such as navigation time reduction, safety incidents, or user satisfaction. Outline how to test and iterate.
Acknowledge potential challenges like battery life, animal welfare, scalability, and ethical considerations. Explain how you would mitigate them.
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