ʻO Evo G Ka Hale Hoʻokele Kaʻa Hāpai Ukana na Zhenghai Shang and Yingchun Bai he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Mīkini Kaumaha.
KeleaweMīkini Kaumaha· 2026
Evo G Ka Hale Hoʻokele Kaʻa Hāpai Ukana
na Zhenghai Shang and Yingchun Bai
Mea Kūʻai: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
Mea Lanakila A' Design Award Keleawe ma ka Māhele Mīkini Kaumaha
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Hōʻoia i ke Kūlana Makana no #181057Ka Hoʻolālā
E Pili Ana iā Evo G Ka Hale Hoʻokele Kaʻa Hāpai Ukana
He hale hoʻokele hoʻololi ʻia ʻo Evo G i hoʻolālā ʻia no nā kaʻa hāpai ukana. Ua hana ʻia ke kino me ka polyurethane hui ʻia ma o ka hana hoʻoheheʻe injection molding hoʻoulu, he hana e hiki ai ke hana i nā ʻili pihaʻā a me ka hōʻemi ʻana i ke kaumaha ma ka 15 a 20 pākēneka ke hoʻohālikelike ʻia me nā hale hoʻokele kila maʻamau. ʻO nā ana o ka hale hoʻokele he 1300 me 1060 me 1810 milimika. Hiki ke hoʻololi ʻia nā ʻāpana noho, hoʻokele a palekana ma o nā pilina mīkini kūlana like, no laila hiki ke hoʻololi, mālama a hoʻomaikaʻi koke ʻia ka hale hoʻokele. ʻO kahi papa hoʻokele hiō, he noho hiki ke hoʻoponopono ʻia, a me ka hōʻemi ʻana i ka walaʻau a me ka haʻalulu e kaupalena ai i ka luhi o ka mea hoʻokele.
Ka Hoʻomaikai
E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Keleawe
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Evo G Ka Hale Hoʻokele Kaʻa Hāpai Ukana i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Evo G Ka Hale Hoʻokele Kaʻa Hāpai Ukana he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Evo G Ka Hale Hoʻokele Kaʻa Hāpai Ukana i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.
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- Nā ʻAno Kūʻokoʻa
- The modular forklift cabin integrates automotive technology and aesthetics, utilizing RIM (Reaction Injection Molding) to create a lightweight, high-strength structure with superior ergonomic comfort. Modular operational components adapt to diverse working conditions, enhancing efficiency and safety. Human-centered in concept, it redefines industrial vehicle operation through modularity and car-like innovation.
- Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili
- Cab size: 1300mm x 1060mm x 1810mm
- Nā Lepili
- Modular Forklift, RIM Manufacturing Technology, Smart Logistics,Ergonomic Optimization,Human-Centered Design
- ʻEnehana Hana
- Reaction injection molding structure, polyurethane-based composite materials formed through low temperature RIM processing enable complex aerodynamic surfaces with integrated lightweight, high-strength construction, reducing material consumption and enhancing corrosion resistance.
Lightweight Engineering, 15–20% weight reduction compared to conventional steel cabins improves vehicle energy efficiency and operational stability.
Modular architecture cabin decomposed into interchangeable functional units (seat, control, safety modules) using standardized mechanical interfaces for rapid assembly, maintenance, upgrade, and customization.
Integrated ergonomic system, inclined control console, adjustable seating geometry, and optimized noise, vibration, harshness performance derived from automotive engineering standards.
Lifecycle-oriented manufacturing, recyclable composite materials, repair-friendly modular components, and reduced production energy demand support circular economy principles and long-term durability. - Pilikia Hoʻolālā
- The greatest challenge was reconciling industrial durability with automotive-level comfort and aesthetics. Forklift cabins must withstand heavy-duty environments, strict safety regulations, and structural load requirements, leaving limited flexibility for expressive form. Integrating lightweight RIM structures with modular architecture while maintaining strength, stability, and cost efficiency required extensive engineering validation.
Another key challenge was balancing innovation with operator familiarity, introducing a car-like, human-centered cockpit without disrupting established workflows. Achieving intuitive interaction, reduced fatigue, and rapid adaptability within a harsh industrial context demanded deep ergonomic research and cross-disciplinary collaboration. - Noiʻi
- Research Background
Traditional forklift cabins often prioritize mechanical performance over operator experience, resulting in fatigue, limited comfort, and inefficient workflows. Increasing demand for human-centered and sustainable industrial solutions necessitated a new design paradigm.
Methods
Qualitative user interviews, on-site observation, ergonomic analysis, and competitive benchmarking were conducted to identify key pain points and innovation opportunities.
Tools
Anthropometric data modeling, ergonomic simulation software, CAD/CAE engineering platforms, and RIM material feasibility testing supported design validation.
Participants
Forklift operators, logistics managers, maintenance technicians, and industrial designers across European and Asian markets.
Results and Insights
Findings highlighted the need for enhanced comfort, modular adaptability, and intuitive interaction. Integrating automotive ergonomics, modular architecture, and lightweight RIM technology significantly improves efficiency, safety, and lifecycle sustainability while strengthening product differentiation. - Hoʻoulu Manaʻo
- The design originates from real operator needs. Traditional forklift cabins often cause fatigue due to confined space and complex controls; research revealed a demand for both efficiency and comfort. This led to the fusion of automotive-inspired aesthetics with modular functionality. RIM technology enabled fluid surfaces and lightweight structures, supporting removable modules. In a homogenized market, aesthetic innovation creates clear differentiation and elevates perceived quality.
- Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana
- The project started in May 2025 in Germany and will finish in May 2026.
- Kaʻina Hana
- Human-Centered operational logic, ergonomically optimized layout based on anthropometric data ensures intuitive reach zones, minimized motion range, and reduced operator fatigue during long-hour shifts.
Immersive cockpit interaction, inclined control console, adaptive seat adjustment, and optimized sightlines create a focused, car-like driving experience that enhances situational awareness.
Modular task adaptability, interchangeable control and function modules allow rapid configuration changes to match diverse operational workflows and application scenarios.
Intuitive control architecture, standardized interface logic simplifies training, shortens onboarding time, and enables seamless transition between different operators.
Reduced cognitive and physical load, low-noise NVH optimization and streamlined control hierarchy improve concentration, precision handling, and overall workflow efficiency. - Nā Palapala Kuleana
- Copyrights belong to Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
- Nā Lālā Hui
- Zhenghai Shang, Yingchun Bai, Jing Zhao, Yang Chen, Guofeng Cai, Hongtao Zhang, Hongsheng Zhao, Zixian Li, Chao Hu, Yang Meng, Fei Ye, Wei Li, Jie Wang, Lin Zhang, Xueyin Shi, Xuemin Zhang
- Nā Kuleana Kiʻi
- Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
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