Amo Kiegemeo cha Mkono cha Forklift by Zhenghai Shang and Jing Zhao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Vipuri vya Magari, Vifaa na Bidhaa za Utunzaji Competition Category.
FedhaKifaa cha Gari· 2026
Amo Kiegemeo cha Mkono cha Forklift
by Zhenghai Shang and Jing Zhao
Client: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Kifaa cha Gari Category
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About Amo Kiegemeo cha Mkono cha Forklift
Amo ni kiegemeo cha mkono chenye matumizi mengi kilichoundwa kwa ajili ya vyumba vya kuendeshea forklift. Kiegemeo hiki hukusanya vitufe vya kudhibiti ndani ya eneo dogo lililoshikamana, hivyo mwendeshaji anaweza kufanya vitendo vya mara kwa mara kwa miondoko midogo ya vidole na kiganja badala ya miondoko mikubwa ya mkono. Uso wake uliopinda huegemeza mkono wa mbele na hufuata umbo la kiganja. Moduli ya kudhibiti ya mbele inayoweza kubadilishwa inaweza kubadilishwa haraka ili kuendana na mazoea tofauti ya madereva, jambo linalopunguza idadi ya aina za viegemeo vinavyohitajika. Amo imetengenezwa kwa sehemu za moduli zilizofinyangwa kwa njia ya kudunga plastiki zenye violesura vilivyosanifiwa.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award
Amo Kiegemeo cha Mkono cha Forklift ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Amo Kiegemeo cha Mkono cha Forklift inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Amo Kiegemeo cha Mkono cha Forklift ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- 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
- Team Members
- Zhenghai Shang, Jing Zhao, Ping Wang, Yingchun Bai, Wei Li, Jie Wang, Yang Meng, Chao Hu, Jianxiong Jia, jiong Ye, Xuemin Zhang
- Image Credits
- Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
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