Amo Ihe Nkwado Aka nke Forklift by Zhenghai Shang and Jing Zhao

Ọlaọcha Ihe Mgbakwunye Ụgbọ · 2026

Amo Ihe Nkwado Aka nke Forklift

by Zhenghai Shang and Jing Zhao

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha 2026 in Ihe Mgbakwunye Ụgbọ
CLIENT: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
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About Amo Ihe Nkwado Aka nke Forklift

Amo bụ ihe nkwado aka nwere ọtụtụ ọrụ e mere maka ime ụlọ nke forklift. Ihe nkwado aka a na-achịkọta bọtịnụ njikwa n'otu ebe dị nkenke, ka onye na-arụ ọrụ nwee ike ime omume ndị a na-eme ugboro ugboro site na mmegharị mkpịsị aka na nkwonkwo aka dị nta kama iji mmegharị ogwe aka buru ibu. Elu ya gbagọrọ agbagọ na-akwado ihu ogwe aka ma na-eso ọdịdị aka. Enwere ike ịgbanwe modul njikwa ihu nke a pụrụ ịgbanwe ngwa ngwa ka o kwekọọ na omume ndị ọkwọ ụgbọ dị iche iche, nke na-ebelata ọnụọgụ ụdị ihe nkwado aka a chọrọ. E mere Amo site na akụkụ ndị a kpụrụ na modul site na injection molding nwere ebe njikọ ndị e mere ka ha bụrụ otu ụdị.

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha

Amo Ihe Nkwado Aka nke Forklift meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị dị n'ọkwa kachasị elu, mara mma ma na-eju anya. Ndị meriri na Ọlaọcha bụ ọrụ na-egbu maramara nke ukwuu ma dị oke nzụlite nke na-egosi ọmarịcha ihe ọmụma, talent na nghọta nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Amo Ihe Nkwado Aka nke Forklift ga-abụ ọrụ dị ịtụnanya, ihe nlereanya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị omimi n'ihe ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha bụ ihe e mepụtara dị oke ịrịba ama, nke a na-eto nke na-erite uru ma na-ebuga oke nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ n'ihu. Amo Ihe Nkwado Aka nke Forklift bụ ihe e kere eke ọtụtụ ndị na-ekwo ekworo ya nke na-akpali ọchịchọ, na-eweta mmetụta ọma ma na-akpali ịtụnanya.

Press Kit

Unique Properties: Heli Forklift cab intelligent control system redefines forklift operation by enhancing comfort and efficiency. Its replaceable front control module adapts easily to regional forklift driver’s habits, reducing development costs. The ergonomic curved form fits the hand naturally, improving long-term comfort. Integrated control buttons allow operators to perform multiple actions with minimal movement, boosting efficiency and safety through human-centered, modular design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Fingertip model: 545mmx178mmx175mm
Tags: folklift operation; armrest; modular; ergonomics
Production Technology: The armrest is produced using modular injection-molded components, achieving precise ergonomic contours and integrated button layouts. The replaceable front module uses durable, lightweight materials to adapt to different driver habits. Advanced assembly processes and standardized interfaces enable efficient mass production, reduce material waste, and ensure a high-quality, sustainable industrial design solution.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was balancing standardization with individual adaptability. Forklift operators have significantly different control habits, yet the design needed to reduce product variation and manufacturing complexity. Integrating diverse interaction preferences into a single ergonomic interface, while maintaining intuitive use, precision, and durability, required extensive iteration. Developing a modular system that allows flexible control configurations without compromising structural integrity or usability was the most critical and complex aspect of the project.
Research: This project is based on ergonomic studies, field observations, and user interviews with forklift operators. Motion analysis revealed excessive arm travel and repetitive strain in traditional lever systems, while user research highlighted diverse control preferences. Findings informed an integrated control layout and modular front-end system, reducing movement, improving comfort, and enabling adaptable interaction within a single platform.
Inspiration: Amo was inspired by fatigue caused by traditional forklift armrests in long working hours. Valve-lever controls require large repetitive arm movements, leading to physical strain. Meanwhile, diverse driver habits force manufacturers to produce multiple armrest types, wasting resources. Through an ergonomic form with integrated controls and a replaceable front module, AMO adapts to different users while improving comfort, efficiency, and sustainability.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2025 in Germany and will achieve mass production in May 2026 in China.
Operation Flow: The armrest enables an intuitive rest-to-control workflow. The driver places the forearm on the ergonomic surface, with all key functions accessible within a compact control zone. High-frequency operations are executed through minimal finger and wrist movements, reducing arm fatigue. Controls are logically arranged and tactically differentiated for fast, distraction-free use. A replaceable front module allows quick switching between control types to match user preferences. This unified platform improves comfort, efficiency, and adaptability while minimizing resource redundancy.
Patents: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
Image Credits: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH