ek robotics transport robot wins renowned iF Design Award 2023
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The VARIO MOVE transport robot has been awarded this year ’ s iF Design Award . This is the third time that the flexibly configurable automated guided vehicle ( AGV ) from ek robotics , with its sophisticated industrial design , has received a coveted design award .
The industrial design of the VARIO MOVE series has convinced an international design jury for the third time : After receiving the Red Dot Award 2022 and German Design Award 2023 , the VARIO MOVE transport robot from ek robotics has also been honored with the globally renowned iF Design Award in the category “ Industry / Tools ”. The number of submissions was large : The 133-member jury had to choose between 11,000 applicants from 56 countries , for the winners who may carry the popular design label in the future . “ We are very pleased and proud of the third award for the VARIO MOVE . All three design awards confirm the postitive feedback from our global customers who use the VARIO MOVE to optimize their material flows ,” says Andreas Böttner , CEO of ek robotics . “ Our goal for this transport robot series was to develop an appealing and smart design that conveys our new distinctive corporate design . With the versatile VAR- IO MOVE , we have succeeded in this .” The VARIO MOVE AGV has been designed for the sustainable optimization of transport and material flows and meets a wide range of transport requirements . The modular concept , maximum availability , maintenance-friendly design and an exceptionally long life cycle are just as striking features as its design . “ As a hightech transport robot , the VARIO MOVE combines power and performance with a compact but friendly appearance and helps minimize fear of contact between humans and robots ,” adds Ronald Kretschmer , CSO at ek robotics .
Together with industrial designer Meike Hahr from Creative Specialists , the engineers from ek robotics deliberately focused on a friendly appearance when developing the VARIO MOVE . Right from the start , people should experience the transport robot as a working partner and not as a disruptive factor . The iF DESIGN AWARD is awarded once a year by the world ’ s oldest independent design institution , iF International Forum Design GmbH . Since 1954 , the iF DESIGN AWARD has been a globally recognized trademark when it comes to excellent design .
VARIO MOVE : HIGH PERFORMANCE , EXCELLENT DESIGN Depending on the application profile , the three-time award winner can be equipped with different trolleys , various load handling devices and all major navigation technologies available on the market . The VARIO MOVE modular system consists of five defined lift masts , with which a transfer height of up to 5 meters can be achieved . At the same time , it has a high load capacity of up to 1,600 kg . Inside , an intelligent sensor system ensures maximum safety during operation , while the intelligent Li-Ion energy system is designed for 24-hour use , 365 days a year . This results in a multitude of possible combinations - one of the strengths of the Infinite Colors of Transport from ek robotics .
On April 25 - 27 , visitors to LogiMAT will be able to experience the transport robot VARIO MOVE , which has won the Red Dot 2022 , German Design Award 2023 and iF Design Award , in action under real conditions . You will find ek robotics in hall 6 at booth B05 .
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