Rototilt has won both the Red Dot Award and the iF Design Award 2023 for its RC Joysticks. The joysticks are part of the Rototilt Control product concept, launched in 2022.
“User experience was our top priority when we launched the project to develop our own joysticks, said Caroline Jonsson, product manager, in a statement. “These awards are further proof that we are on the right track.
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“We are incredibly proud and grateful to have been awarded these distinctions,” Jonsson said. “Our primary aim is to be well received by our users, of course, but this is further evidence that we are an innovative company.”
Through field testing carried out with both male and female machine operators, Rototilt’s objective has been to design a handle that offers the best ergonomics, regardless of the operator’s gender or hand size. The materials and design have been carefully selected to deliver a high level of comfort and style, considers Caroline.
“This has involved a well-thought-out design process, where the aim has been to create a well-functioning product that improves the working environment for the user,” Jonsson said. “Working in collaboration with product designers, we made use of methods such as 3D printing and modeling. Everything from button placement to surface quality and the choice of materials was scrutinized down to the smallest detail.”
The technology behind RC Joysticks prioritizes safety and scalability. Both the hardware and the software design comply with the ISO 13849 safety standard. The joysticks are also prepared for future work tools and applications.
“We have incorporated the potential to make adaptations in terms of the placement and function of buttons and rollers for controlling the tiltrotator and the machine,” says engineer Mikael Häggström. “Work tools and areas of use are constantly evolving, and we want RC Joysticks to be technically prepared for future applications.”
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