Interface News Reporter | Ma Yueran
Otis (New York Stock Exchange code: OTIS), the global leader in the elevator industry, has participated in the CIIE for the second time and brought many heavyweight new products.
On November 6th, at the booth of the 6th China International Import Expo (hereinafter referred to as the CIIE), Otis launched the world's first futuristic concept super elevator, a new escalator, and the first Gen360 intelligent elevator in Asia.
The interface news reporter saw on site that the entrance of the Future Super Elevator (Smart Cab) is equipped with two LCD screens, one large and one small. The large display screen can display various information; The small display screen can display whether there are pets inside. When a person enters the elevator, the internal lighting color can be adjusted to control the atmosphere on their own.
The Smart Cab Super Elevator showcases the future development trend of elevators, "Otis said. The company has created the cabin as an immersive multifunctional space, with a simple design and beautiful user interfaces such as cabin buttons and intelligent displays, making it easy to operate.
The most unique feature of the super elevator is that it can provide customized lighting and sensory settings. If passengers leave the elevator, the lights and display screen inside the car will automatically dim, achieving energy conservation and environmental protection.
In addition to the avant-garde concept elevator, Otis has also brought two new products.
Among them, the Gen360 intelligent elevator can autonomously monitor the elevator's health status 24/7, automatically identify potential faults and issue warnings, reducing the risk of accidental stopping. This is thanks to its adoption of artificial intelligence, IoT big data analysis technology, and new electronic security systems.
This elevator uses cloud computing based application program interface (API) technology and can also be connected to building management software, customer service experience end, and autonomous service robots to improve efficiency.
According to Otis, the elevator is also equipped with multiple technologies to improve energy efficiency, which can save electricity consumption and elevator shaft space. The digital elevator ecosystem can reduce the risk of elevator congestion.
In addition, the elevator can provide various car design options and interactive functions according to customer needs. For example, the installed Zhilian screen can display the total power generated by the system in real-time, as well as safety self monitoring data.
In addition to the escalator, Otis also showcased the latest bus type escalator on the left side of the press conference site.
This 515NPE bus type escalator is most suitable for crowded public places. The stairs adopt a mobile small skirt design, which can improve safety protection. The handrail adopts antibacterial handrail, CNC handrail cleaning technology, etc., improving health standards.
This escalator is also equipped with a new type of armrest automatic adjustment device, which can effectively prevent slipping and overheating, and also supports 24-hour monitoring, early warning, and rapid repair of faults.
Both of the above products have applied digital native technology, achieving improved energy efficiency, more efficient and convenient maintenance, and safer and more stable operation, "Otis China President Luo Xiaoli told Interface News.
Otis is headquartered in Connecticut, USA and is a global manufacturer, installation, and service provider of head elevators and escalators. According to data from the company, about 2 billion passengers are transported daily, and over 2.2 million elevators and escalators are maintained.
At the press conference, Judy, Global Chairman, CEO, and President of Otis, stated that she was very excited when she first came to the Expo site: "Although the growth rate of the Chinese real estate market has slowed down, some segmented markets are still maintaining growth
She gave an example that with the revitalization and development of cities, the vigorous promotion of urban modernization and infrastructure construction, the market needs more intelligent and energy-saving elevator equipment and services, and the acceleration of digital transformation has promoted the implementation of more intelligent and interconnected solutions.
China's adherence to high-quality development has created more opportunities for the development and construction of intelligent and sustainable buildings. "Judy said that in the next few years, the number of elevators operating in China for more than 20 years will double, and the renovation of escalators is imperative.
She believes that Otis' efficient and intelligent elevator and escalator solutions have significant advantages in installing elevators and modernizing existing buildings.
The Chinese market is very important for Otis. At present, Otis' largest global research and development center is located in Shanghai; Its largest escalator production base in the world is located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang.
Otis Tianjin Teda Base is the company's largest elevator product manufacturing base. Otis claims that its SkyRise high-speed elevator and Gen360 intelligent elevator will be produced here and sold overseas.
Luo Xiaoli predicts that by 2030, the total urban population in China will exceed 1 billion. In the future, most people will live in smart cities. At present, China has over 900 pilot projects for smart cities across the country, including Shanghai. At the same time, China is also fully promoting urban revitalization, especially modernizing the buildings and infrastructure of first and second tier cities.
Famous landmarks around the world have the presence of Otis elevators made in China, "Judy said. China is constantly drawing a blueprint for a future smart city, and Otis will continue to support China's smart city construction.
At the event site, Otis also held signing ceremonies with multiple enterprises such as China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd. and China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd.