award group: Red Dot

The unmanned aerial vehicle has its centre of gravity at the bottom of the platform featuring the six rotors, thus giving it more stable flight characteristics in wind. In addition, the centre of the rotor has a 5-degree inward tilt to improve the steering speed. The gear box has been integrated in the camera head, so that the landing gear rotates with the camera. This allows taking aerial shots without the landing gear being visible.

Statement by the Jury

The unmanned aerial vehicle translates innovative technical ideas into a convincing design. The aerodynamic form is highlighted by the black and white contrast.

The Lobob stethoscope was designed to take away children’s fear of a medical examination. In order to make it look less like a medical device, this stethoscope only has a chestpiece that records sounds in the chest using a newly developed technology. Parents can access the results via an app or send them directly to a physician. The form, which has been inspired by a pebble, is designed to provide a pleasant look and feel for both parents and children.

Statement by the Jury

This stethoscope breaks new ground with regard to technology and design. Its plain character strongly helps to increase acceptance by children.

The smart point-of-sale terminal SDL Cash Register is simple in operation and thus provides efficient financial management. The terminal has a small footprint, which enables it to be used in smaller shops as well. Moreover, the device is equipped with two screens that communicate with each other wirelessly, one for the shop assistant and the other for the customer. The customer display can also be removed for separate use, so that the POS terminal requires even less space.

Statement by the Jury

Curved lines in the area of the body lend this point-of-sale terminal a remarkable elegance and sense of ease.

This electronic piano was designed for music students as well as beginners of the piano. The large 22” touch screen is perfectly matched to the software, videos and teaching system. In appearance, it follows the classical aesthetics of a piano and integrates modern metal and transparent acrylic materials. The transparent cover offers a revealing view of the workings of the piano, including the keys and the screen.

Statement by the Jury

The concept of this e-piano focuses strictly on its function as an educational tool and for practising piano playing. In addition, it also convinces with its elegant lines.

With its modern, simple design, SenseON is a sports heart rate sticker that breaks with conventional devices. It is attached to below the left breast using a sticker. Thanks to its texture and the round, soft shape of its silicone surface it is gentle on the skin and fits comfortably. The overall shape features two recesses to increase its flexibility and facilitate attaching it to the body. Three electrodes deliver a very high data accuracy.
Statement by the Jury

SenseON impresses with its flexible design that adapts to the shape of the human body. It makes wearing the device comfortable and effortless.

This easy-to-use device helps people with Parkinson’s disease to once again actively take part in life. It is an instrument for controlling and adjusting an implanted brain pacemaker. This pacemaker generates current pulses in the brain to bring symptoms like tremors under control. The Pins unit consists of a rounded antenna that can easily be attached to the patient’s clothes. A connected measuring device shows all relevant data on an integrated display.