The Covid-19 pandemic is showing no signs of abating and concerns over returning to workplaces remain for many people. With the UK back in lockdown, many have returned to remote working but at some point we will return to offices and other workplaces.
Businesses therefore have to consider how they can ensure the safety of their staff and visitors to their facilities and touchless technology is likely to play an important role.
As an article for Facility Executive recently noted, now is certainly a good time to consider the benefits touchless elevators could bring.
The publication pointed out that concerns over how clean lift buttons are is not new, but that it has been given a renewed importance in 2020. It cited research from a 2014 study which found that there was more bacteria on the buttons in an elevator than on toilet flushers in hospitals, for instance.
Aside from the hygiene side of it though, touchless lifts can bring additional benefits, particularly to security. For instance, the publication noted that a touchless elevator system could integrate with security systems to restrict access to certain floors, for instance.
Such systems could also use the internet of things (IoT) and integrate seamlessly with people’s smartphones.
As an article for Engadget noted, touchless lift controls could also involve using gesture control, which might be more appropriate for public spaces.
If it’s time to refurbish the access in your building, it could certainly be worth exploring the options for bespoke platform lifts and other kinds of elevators that incorporate this type of technology to ensure your facility is ready for what the future holds.
