ROTOTILT is celebrating double award joy after winning both the Red Dot Award and the iF Design Award 2023 for its RC Joysticks.
The attachments manufacturer has launched a number of new products for excavators within its Rototilt Control concept, including the company’s first joysticks.
“User experience was our top priority when we launched the project to develop our own joysticks,” said product manager Caroline Jonsson. “These awards are further proof that we are on the right track.”
Through field testing carried out with both male and female operators, Rototilt explained that its objective has been to design a handle that offers the ‘very best ergonomics’, regardless of the operator’s gender or hand size. Caroline added that the materials and design have been carefully selected to deliver a high level of comfort and style.
“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,” she explained. “Working in collaboration with product designers, we made use of methods such as 3D printing and modelling. Everything from button placement to surface quality and the choice of materials was scrutinised down to the smallest detail.”
The technology behind RC Joysticks is said to prioritise safety and scalability. Both the hardware and 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,” said engineer Mikael Häggström. “Work tools and areas of use are constantly evolving, and we want RC Joysticks to be technically prepared for future applications.”
