AI and IoT are the keys to smarter Elevators and Escalators
A smart elevator is monitored or, in some cases, controlled via the forms of connectivity we mentioned. This proves useful for many reasons. For starters, it can alert a building manager or a homeowner about a problem with an elevator before anyone steps foot near the machine. Smart technology also means elevators can be shut down remotely when necessary thanks to smart access control technology. These safety features provide obvious security advantages.
Elevators and escalators have been the key enabler in the vertical development essential to the urbanization of the world’s cities from the time they were introduced in the late 1800s.
“They are in fact our urban workhorses and play an essential role in moving us through cities,” said Axel Berkling, executive vice president for Asia-Pacific at KONE, in an exclusive interview with FutureIoT. “We are using elevators and escalators in our daily commute to work, to move between floors at our workplace and shopping and in some cases, a mode of transport to save time of walking from point to point.”
Smart elevator market is expected to reach USD 45.004 billion by 2027 witnessing market growth at a rate of 13.8% in the forecast period of 2020 to 2027. Data Bridge Market Research report on smart elevator market provides analysis and insights regarding factor such as rising demand of energy efficient systems.
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How do smart elevators work?
What’s particularly interesting about smart elevators in commercial buildings is how they operate. A keypad podium is installed in a building’s lobby to start. Each passenger gets a code or a keycard to swipe or manually enter at the podium. This information tells the smart elevator system which floor the passenger is going to.
Smart elevator trends
Since the introduction of smart elevators, the industry has continued to change rapidly. To make the smart elevator experience better for both passengers and building owners, new technology is constantly introduced.
Some of the more common features we’re beginning to see with smart elevators include:
- Interactive panels within elevator cabs that include internet connectivity
- Cloud predictive maintenance to alert building owners about potential issues, required maintenance, and other important information
- Cable-free smart elevators that move up and down an elevator shaft on magnetic tracks powered by linear motors
- Analyzing elevator data including the rate of use and speed (including door opening and closing speed)