Volafotsy Fanampiny Fiara · 2026
Amo Fitehenan-tsandry ho an'ny Forklift
by Zhenghai Shang and Jing Zhao
- A' Design Award Volafotsy 2026 in Fanampiny Fiara
- CLIENT: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 16,696
- Verification code 1BB4176F29 · Verify this award
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About Amo Fitehenan-tsandry ho an'ny Forklift
Amo dia fitehenan-tsandry maro asa natao ho an'ny efitry ny mpitondra forklift. Manangona ireo bokotra fibaikoana ao anaty faritra voafetra ny fitehenan-tsandry, ka afaka manatanteraka ireo asa fanao matetika amin'ny fihetsika kely amin'ny rantsan-tanana sy ny hato-tanana ny mpitondra, fa tsy amin'ny fihetsika lehibe amin'ny sandry. Ny lafiny miolikolika dia manohana ny kiho ary manaraka ny endriky ny tanana. Ny môdiolan'ny fibaikoana eo anoloana azo soloina dia azo ovaina haingana mba hifanaraka amin'ny fahazaran'ny mpamily samihafa, izay mampihena ny isan'ny karazana fitehenan-tsandry ilaina. Amo dia vita amin'ny singa môdiolara natao tamin'ny fandrendrehana plastika miaraka amin'ny mpampitohy manara-penitra.
About the A' Design Award Volafotsy
Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Amo Fitehenan-tsandry ho an'ny Forklift, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Amo Fitehenan-tsandry ho an'ny Forklift. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Amo Fitehenan-tsandry ho an'ny Forklift dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.
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- 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
