Ieo Mīkini Hāpai Ukana Kaumaha Uila na Jing Zhao and Zhenghai Shang

ʻO Ieo Mīkini Hāpai Ukana Kaumaha Uila na Jing Zhao and Zhenghai Shang he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2026 A' Design Award Palatina ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Mīkini Kaumaha.

PalatinaMīkini Kaumaha· 2026

Ieo Mīkini Hāpai Ukana Kaumaha Uila

na Jing Zhao and Zhenghai Shang

Mea Kūʻai: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH

Mea Lanakila A' Design Award Palatina ma ka Māhele Mīkini Kaumaha

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ʻO Ieo he mīkini hāpai ukana kaumaha uila i hoʻolālā ʻia no nā awa a me nā hana lawe ukana kaumaha. Hāʻawi ka pākahi hoʻopiha wikiwiki a hiki i ka 10 hola o ka hana ma hope o hoʻokahi hola o ka hoʻopiha ʻana, me ka 40 pākēneka i ʻoi aku ka maikaʻi o ka hoʻohana ikehu ma mua o nā ʻōnaehana kīsila like. Kākoʻo ka noho kaʻapuni 180 kēkelē, ka ʻike 360 kēkelē i kōkua ʻia e ka AR, a me ka hoʻokele leo i ka hana maʻalahi. Hoʻomaikaʻi nā mea kaupaona hoʻololi a me nā ʻō hāpai modular i ka palekana, ka paʻa, a me ka lawelawe like ʻole. Hoʻolōʻihi nā mea hana hiki ke hana hou ʻia a me ka hoʻolālā modular o ke ola holoʻokoʻa i ka lōʻihi o ka lawelawe a hoʻemi i nā ea ʻino i ka lawelawe ʻana i nā ukana kaumaha.

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E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Palatina

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Ieo Mīkini Hāpai Ukana Kaumaha Uila i ka A' Design Award Palatina, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā ʻoiaʻiʻo loa ka kūʻokoʻa, ka nani a me ka kamahaʻo. He mau mea kupaianaha o ka hana noʻeau nā lanakila Palatina, he mau hōʻike o nā palena o ka noʻonoʻo hana noʻeau, a hōʻike lākou i ka ʻoihana ʻoi aku a me ka ʻuhane akamai o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo kēia mau hoʻolālā nā hana kaulana loa e wehewehe ana i ka nani o kekahi au, kōkua i ke ola pono o ke kaiāulu a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. Hōʻike ka hoʻolālā Ieo Mīkini Hāpai Ukana Kaumaha Uila i ke kūlana ʻoi kelakela i ʻoi aku ma mua o ka palena a hoʻomaikaʻi ʻole ʻole i ka honua ma o kona mau ʻano pōmaikaʻi a waiwai. He hana ka hoʻolālā Ieo Mīkini Hāpai Ukana Kaumaha Uila i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Palatina e hoʻāla i ka makemake, hoʻoulu, hoʻoikaika, hoʻohauʻoli a hoʻā i ka hauʻoli nui.

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Nā hōʻoia, nā lālā hui a me nā kikoʻī ʻenehana i hāʻawi ʻia e ka mea hoʻolālā.

Nā ʻAno Kūʻokoʻa: IEO redefines heavy logistics with zero-emission power and human-centered intelligence. Its fast-charging battery provides 10 hours of operation after one hour of charging-40% more efficient than diesel. A 180° rotating seat, AR-assisted 360° vision, and voice control enable intuitive operation. Adaptive counterweights and modular forks improve safety and versatility. Built with recyclable materials and a modular lifespan design, IEO evolves from machine to smart partner for a greener future.
Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili: Width 12450mm x Depth 4180mm x Height 4720mm
Nā Lepili: Heavy-duty forklift, electric forklift, AI-Assisted Vision, 180 rotatable seat, Truck, Sustainable Industrial Design, Ergonomic Design
ʻEnehana Hana: High-capacity zero-emission electric drivetrain engineered for ultra-heavy load applications.
Fast-charging lithium-ion battery system: 1-hour rapid charge enabling up to 10 hours of continuous operation, delivering 40% higher energy efficiency than conventional diesel systems.
180° rotating ergonomic seat integrated with AR-assisted 360° surround vision and AI-driven predictive safety monitoring.
Voice-activated digital cockpit featuring HUD interface and intelligent navigation architecture.
Modular fork configuration with adaptive counterweight system for optimized load stability and operational flexibility.
Advanced ergonomic engineering to minimize operator fatigue and enhance handling precision.
Pilikia Hoʻolālā: The primary challenge was resolving the endurance–load paradox: delivering zero-emission electric power at a 55-ton capacity while maintaining structural integrity, stability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency in extreme port environments.

A second challenge was balancing industrial robustness with automotive-level comfort and intelligent interaction. Introducing AI vision, AR navigation, and a car-like cockpit had to enhance usability without increasing system complexity or disrupting operator familiarity.

Integrating heavy-duty engineering, modular architecture, and digital intelligence into a scalable, production-ready platform required extensive cross-disciplinary validation, cost control, and lifecycle optimization.
Noiʻi: Research Background:
Heavy-duty forklifts face three critical challenges: high emissions, operator fatigue, and limited safety systems. As global ports move toward carbon neutrality, there is increasing demand for electrified, intelligent equipment that balances ultra-heavy load capacity with endurance, comfort, and sustainability.

Methods:
Field observations in port operations, in-depth operator interviews, ergonomic studies, and competitive benchmarking were conducted. Engineering feasibility studies and sustainability lifecycle assessments guided concept validation.

Tools:
Anthropometric data analysis, digital cockpit simulation, AR vision testing, CAD/CAE structural modeling, battery performance modeling, and lifecycle carbon assessment tools supported development.

Participants:
Forklift operators, logistics managers, safety engineers, R&D engineers, and industrial designers across European and Asian markets.

Results and Insights:
Research revealed that comfort, intuitive interaction, and zero-emission performance are as critical as load capacity. Integrating lithium electrification, AI-assisted vision, modular systems, and automotive-level ergonomics significantly improves safety (+60%), reduces learning time (–50%), enhances efficiency, and establishes a new paradigm: from heavy machine to intelligent industrial partner.
Hoʻoulu Manaʻo: I work in the cab 8 hours a day, I need comfort, efficiency, and safety, said a swedish forklift driver. High emissions, limited comfort, and inadequate safety systems are the top three pain points. IEO550-700 responds with zero-emission power and human-centered intelligence. Guided by gravity intelligence, it merges mechanical strength with technological lightness, elevating the operator from driver to system conductor through an immersive digital cockpit and adaptive control.
Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana: The project started in May 2025 in Germany and will finish in May 2027.
Kaʻina Hana: Smart evolution transforms operation into intelligent orchestration. AI-powered vision and AR navigation optimize workflow awareness, reduce blind spots, and increase operational safety by 60%. Real-time data visualization streamlines decision-making and minimizes process latency.

Human–Machine synergy redefines interaction. A car-like cockpit layout, intuitive controls, and adaptive feedback systems reduce learning time by 50%, enabling seamless control logic, faster task execution, and a smoother transition from traditional operation to intelligent collaboration.
Nā Palapala Kuleana: Copyrights belong to Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
Nā Lālā Hui: Jing Zhao, Zhenghai Shang, Yingchun Bai, Jie Wang, Lin Zhang, Yang Meng, Hongkai Zhang, Chao Hu, Fei Ye，Yue Yang
Nā Kuleana Kiʻi: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH