The smart lift: the backbone of the building of tomorrow

What is a smart elevator?

A smart lift is an "improved" lift: in addition to the functions expected of a conventional lift, it is equipped with sensors to count the number of trips made, the number of occupants, but also a AI capable of detecting early signs of wear or failure, making it easier and faster to plan maintenance. A smart lift therefore allows a gain in safety, a gain in energy and a gain in terms of efficiency.

It can also be equipped with functionalities that are useful in everyday life for users, such as contactless elevator calls via a smartphone, the display of information relating to life in the building, the concierge service or even entertainment such as music. personalized for an unparalleled ride experience.

Added value for all building stakeholders

The elevator is essential for buildings and is even compulsory from the 3rd floor above the ground floor in France. It represents the entire building through its transport role between the different floors and should therefore not be overlooked. For 96% of French people, it is important to replace dilapidated lifts according to a Ipsos survey conducted for the Federation of Lifts, showing the need to innovate in this area to get out of the dark and oppressive elevators.

Intelligent elevators also allow a more modern design that is in line with the rest of the building via their very discreet machine rooms, even integrated into the cabin, facilitating the work of the architect upstream of construction and that of maintenance downstream thanks to to remote maintenance and operation monitoring systems, for example.

Have a Elevator intelligent is therefore an excellent way to stand out and increase the value of the building in which the lift is installed for the investor.

Unlimited adaptability to user needs

According to the Ipsos study conducted for the Federation of Lifts, a third of French people want to take advantage of the latest digital technologies in their lift, with for example a voice command to select their floor and open the doors and 37% want to enjoy music from ambience during the ride, demonstrating users' interest in the multiple possibilities to personalize the elevator cabin and the passenger experience.

From sober and refined design to ultra modern design, through the choice of colors and materials or lighting, whether diffused, direct or indirect, mobility players like KONE have planned everything necessary so that each intelligent lift adapts perfectly to the needs and constraints of each project, with, for example, 3D modeling of the cabin via CAD and BIM models to facilitate the visualization of the future realization.