LFA

LFA (lift from anywhere) This is a tool to operate forklift remotely.

I am an industrial design student studying in California college of arts.

The motive of project is design a tool for Gen Z gamers get their passionate job done remotely.

I started by think about the way fingers work, the need for them to be part of the interaction and the emotional purpose or desire for a finger to do something POWERFUL. I researched about a thimble for the seamstress, a rubber cap for the accountant, gloves for workers, think also of musicianship and the magic of touch. I used foam and cardboard to make prototypes to test the gestures. I used Fusion 360 to come with forms that creates a visually interest and then I rendered in Keyshot.

Cardboard

Foam

VR forklift simulator games

Fusion 360

Keyshot

This device allows operator to simulate the forklifts (more like playing game but with lot of dedication and commitment)

After the simulatiom user slides to transfer the simulation data to reality. User simulates twice faster than real forklift and converted to normal speed before the actual operation starts.

The arms are much stronger but the fingers delight in their precision and accuracy.

Fast mode allows user to operate comfortably for long hours.

Precise mode allows user to operate with high precision.

To Lift/lower forks - Select the rack number to reach the particular rack.

To side shift - Right click with index finger slide left and right.

To tilt the forks - Left click with middle finger and rotate clockwise and counter clockwise to tilt the fork.

To in/ out the forks - Click both the buttons to and push forward and backward.

To drive forward/reverse - Push the control forward/backward.

To turn the vehicle - Slide left and right.

Precision mode gives the user the confidence that they are responsible for the safe operation of the tools. In precise mode user set the distance and then move. This helps user to make fine adjustment. It also has the ability to autocorrect the mistakes.

Haptic feedback (Vibration) will guide the user to realise if they are too close to other objects. Although the user is just simulating, This warning will reduce the number of mistakes. So this feature eliminates the need for multiple computer screens.

Once the user is done with simulating a particular task, slide to transfer to reality, that when the actual operation begins Reward the user with precision points for things like exact landing, smooth lift and drop, and value points and avatars at the end of the day for responsible forklift operation.

Sense of Excitement.

Fun" aspect of the working scenario is important to engage the user.

Building user confidence

Recognise and support the dangers of certain conditions like moving heavy objects, poor floor condition. Imply a serious and dedicated feel to the work and work flow.

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