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THYSSENKRUPP ROBOT/ELEVATOR INTERFACE SEEING SUCCESS
Successful pilot projects involving thyssenkrupp Elevator North America's newly launched robot/elevator interface have been completed at hotels and hospitals across the U.S. thyssenkrupp said it partnered with leading robot manufacturers on the projects, the locations of which are being kept under wraps. Enabled through thyssenkrupp's TAC controllers, the wireless interface "permits robots to act like human passengers, placing a call for an elevator via WiFi or 4G LTE, selecting a floor and then exiting the elevator upon reaching its destination." The robots can move freely throughout multistory buildings, and, according to thyssenkrupp, promise to enhance efficiency and save on labor costs. Hotels can use the robots for room service, while hospitals can use them for deliveries to and from pharmacies, patient rooms and other locations. Citing MarketsandMarketsTM, thyssenkrupp says the delivery-robot market is projected to grow from US$11.9 million in 2018 to US$34 million in 2024.
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