日前，東芝電梯和建筑系統(tǒng)公司的FLOORNAVI，從全球的7298項產品中脫穎而出，成為獲得iF設計金獎的75項產品之一。其目的地控制系統(tǒng)讓乘客在進入電梯之前就指定目的樓層，有效減少了通行時間，尤其是在電梯使用高峰時段。FLOORNAVI的環(huán)形圖標和齊胸高的操作面板，在使用過程中給人舒適的體驗。非營利組織iF設計基金會的總部位于德國漢諾威，其年度評獎項目蜚聲國際。每一年，iF設計大獎吸引超過6000個參賽項目，并由來自全球各地的60多位設計專家組成的評審團進行評選。此次評比中，陪審團聲明中說道：“東芝按照通用設計，創(chuàng)造了一種高效的電梯（目的地）控制系統(tǒng)，滿足了包括殘障人士在內的乘客需求。（人工智能）可以有效地把目的地與乘客捆綁起來，減少了等待時間。簡單易用的界面也便于適應各種建筑環(huán)境。”

TOSHIBA DESTINATION-ConTROL SYSTEM WINS iF DESIGN AWARD

Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corp.’s FLOORNAVI was one of only 75 submissions out of 7,298 worldwide to win a Gold iF Design award. The destination-control system allows passengers to specify destination floors before boarding elevators, reducing travel times, especially during peak use. Its ring-shaped icons and chest-high operations are designed for comfortable use. based in Hanover, Germany, the nonprofit iF Design Foundation has built a reputation for its annual awards program that has grown to more than 6,000 entries annually, judged by a jury of more than 60 design experts worldwide. "Toshiba has designed an efficient elevator (destination) control system in line with universal design to cater to the needs of able and disabled people,” the jury said in a statement. “[Artificial intelligence] allows floor destinations to be bundled effectively, reducing waiting time. The simple and easy interface is readily adaptable to various architecture contexts."