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Xelent Iphaneli Yezinkinobho Ehlukanisiwe Ngezingxenye by Hdl Automation Co., Ltd.

Xelent Iphaneli Yezinkinobho Ehlukanisiwe Ngezingxenye by Hdl Automation Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ukuphila Ngokuhlakanipha Competition Category.


IsilivaUkuphila Ngokuhlakanipha· 2026

Xelent Iphaneli Yezinkinobho Ehlukanisiwe Ngezingxenye

by Hdl Automation Co., Ltd.

Client: HDL Automation Co., Ltd.

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Ukuphila Ngokuhlakanipha Category

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The Design

About Xelent Iphaneli Yezinkinobho Ehlukanisiwe Ngezingxenye

I-Xelent yiphaneli yezinkinobho ehlukanisiwe ngezingxenye eyenzelwe amakhaya ahlakaniphile. Le phaneli ihlanganisa uhlaka oluncane kakhulu olungu-2.8 mm nesistimu enelungelo lobunikazi yokunamathela ngozibuthe, ngakho indawo yangaphandle ihlala ilingane nodonga phakathi kuka-plus noma minus 0.2 mm. Igridi ehlukanisiwe engu-31.7 mm isekela izinhlelo zezinkinobho ezingu-4, 6 noma 8 zamagumbi ahlukene. Inzwa ye-time of flight ithola abasebenzisi ukusuka ku-10 kuya ku-100 cm futhi isekela ukulawula okuqhubekayo esikhundleni sokusabela okungenzi lutho. I-algorithm yezinga lokushisa ibikezela izinguquko futhi ilungise kusengaphambili ukufudumeza nokupholisa. Isistimu yokukhanya enakekela amehlo ikhuphula ukukhanya kancane kancane phakathi nemizuzwana emithathu.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Xelent Iphaneli Yezinkinobho Ehlukanisiwe Ngezingxenye iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Xelent Iphaneli Yezinkinobho Ehlukanisiwe Ngezingxenye ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Xelent Iphaneli Yezinkinobho Ehlukanisiwe Ngezingxenye iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Xelent merges technologies with architectural aesthetics via 3 core innovations, a 2.8 mm ultra thin embedded design, proactive intelligent interaction, and a sustainable modular structure—reshaping the future of spatial interaction. A patented magnetic snap fit system allows it to sit flush with the wall with a deviation of plus and minus 0.2 mm. A dual orientation design creates spatial order. With HDL algorithm and AI scene engine, it anticipates user actions for smart, seamless interaction.
Dimensions & Packaging
product dimensions, 81 mm x 81 mm x 9 mm
Tags
Household Modular Switch Panel, 2.8 mm Ultra Thin Embedded Design, Proactive Intelligent Interaction, Sustainable Modular Architecture, Multi Scenario Linkage
Production Technology
With a patented magnetic snap fit system, Xelent integrates a 2.8 mm ultra thin frame with a universal mounting base. Its custom embedded backbox enables component recessing, allowing it to be at the wall level with a deviation of plus and minus 0.2 mm and making it a structural part of the wall itself. A modular 31.7 mm grid layout supports flexible 4, 6, or 8 key combinations, adapting to diverse scenarios, from multibutton control in kitchens to simple button mode in bedrooms.
Design Challenge
The challenge lies in achieving the seamless integration of minimalist hardware and intelligent software. Xelent pioneers a 2.8 mm ultra thin embedded modular switch panel at the wall level and marks the shift from passive response to proactive prediction. It features a high precision TOF human detection system that accurately senses the distance between the user and the panel with an adjustable sensing range from 10 to 100 cm, ensuring an intuitive and convenient interaction.
Research
Xelent introduces the notion of the seamless evolution of wall mounted switch panel, driving the seamless integration of switch panel into the wall. Built upon a modular structure and made from quality materials, it creates the next generation smart panels by merging architectural aesthetics with intuitive digital interaction, enabling panels to recede into the environment—achieving minimal visual disruption and maximum functional freedom, enhancing the intelligence and aesthetic of homes.
Inspiration
Inspired by the future vision of device free smart living, the panel is designed to blend seamlessly into the space, becoming a natural extension of the environment rather than a visual intrusion. It also responds to the growing expectations of users for smarter interaction by shifting from traditional passive responses to proactive behavior prediction, with the goal of creating a more user friendly, convenient, comfortable, and intelligent environment.
Project Duration
Designed and developed in Guangzhou in March 2025, the product is expected to be launched in China in December 2025.
Operation Flow
With selfdeveloped HDL temperature algorithm, it is able to sense temp fluctuation within plus or minus one degree Celsius and forecast temp trends in 15 minutes, enabling the preadjustment of HVAC systems.
The eyecare lighting system uses a 3 second soft start algorithm to gradually increase brightness, ideal for bedrooms and rooms for children. With precision dot matrix lighting simulating screen breathing effects, the screen mimicking dynamic light offers an immersive interactive experience.
Team Members
Jin Huang, Wenbin Chen, Daying Gao, Dongchang Li, Xiujuan Chen

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