A variety of customers are said to benefit from these open interfaces and use them tailored to their individual needs. For example, building operators and managers can utilise the APIs to integrate elevator and escalator data into existing building management systems to receive direct information on the operating status of their elevators and escalators. Another API enables passengers to call and control an elevator via smartphone app.
According to TK Elevator, cleaning and service robots in hotels can be connected to elevators via APIs, enabling them to move autonomously through buildings. Smart elevators, therefore, are expected to improve the flow of people and make building operations more efficient.
All APIs are available at the new TK Elevator Developer Portal. They can be used with all units that are connected to the cloud-based Internet of Things solution Max, which is available in 14 countries, including France, Spain, Germany, the USA and Canada, but apparently not the UK.
