An AI-based approach to destination control in elevators. (Articles). From: AI Magazine | Date: September 22, 2002| Author: Koehler, Jana; Ottiger, Daniel | COPYRIGHT 2002 American Association for Artificial Intelligence. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Like many other industries, the elevator industry is currently facing two main challenges: First, the continuous pressure to lower construction costs of buildings requires that the core space occupied by an elevator installation be reduced and that transportation performance be significantly improved. Second, increasing competition requires a diversification strategy to provide new and individually tailored services to passengers.

Most of the physical components of an el...

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