Lacag Alaabta Dheeraadka Gaadiidka · 2026
Amo Gacan-saarka Forklift-ka
by Zhenghai Shang and Jing Zhao
- Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award 2026 in Alaabta Dheeraadka Gaadiidka
- 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 Gacan-saarka Forklift-ka
Amo waa gacan-saar shaqooyin badan leh oo loo naqshadeeyay qolalka wadista ee forklift-yada. Gacan-saarku wuxuu isku ururiyaa badhanada xakamaynta gudaha aag cidhiidhi ah, si uu darawalku u fuliyo ficillada soo noqnoqda isagoo adeegsanaya dhaqdhaqaaqyo yaryar oo farta iyo curcurka ah halkii uu ka isticmaali lahaa dhaqdhaqaaqyo waaweyn oo gacanta oo dhan ah. Dusha qaloocan waxay taageertaa cudud-hoosaadka waxayna raacdaa qaabka gacanta. Qayb xakamayn oo hore oo la beddeli karo ayaa si degdeg ah loo kala beddeli karaa si ay ula jaanqaaddo caadooyinka darawallada kala duwan, taasoo yaraynaysa tirada noocyada gacan-saarrada ee loo baahan yahay. Amo waxaa laga sameeyay qaybo qaab-modular ah oo lagu shubay caag (injection molding) leh isku-xirayaal la mideeyay.
About the Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award
Amo Gacan-saarka Forklift-ka waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado heerka ugu sarreeya oo quruxsan oo soo jiidasho leh. Guuleystayaasha Lacagta waa shaqooyin aad u dhalaalaya iyo hal-abuur sare leh oo muujiya khibrad, hibo iyo hufnaan naqshadeeyayaashooda. Amo Gacan-saarka Forklift-ka waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto shaqo quruxsan oo tusaale ah, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur qoto dheer leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award waa hal-abuur aad loo dareemo oo la ammaano, waxtar leh oo hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Amo Gacan-saarka Forklift-ka waa hal-abuur dad badan ay doonayaan, kicisa rabitaanno, keena dareenno wanaagsan oo abuura yaab.
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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
