Historically, the focus of elevator improvements has been on reliability and efficiency. With COVID-19, these still important aspects have given way to a focus on touchless elevator technologies.
Before the pandemic, access privileges were determined and managed based on security. Now, occupant health considerations are part of the access control equation.
Working with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, Ideum will design a unique touchless kiosk that will orient visitors to the "nation's collection of fine art" with a wave of the hand.
Scheduled to launch July 13, feature will allow users to get filtered still, sparkling, flavored, and enhanced water from Bevi smart water coolers instantly via their smartphones.