Overview:
- Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, multinational corporation Mitsubishi Electric sought to mitigate the spread of Covid across dense cities. Through rapid research and product development, Protyo developed a cutting edge AI-powered product that won Mitsubishi Electric multiple awards.
The challenge:
- Mitsubishi Electric was embarking on a mission-critical project to transform their core product, shifting their business focus to AI-powered smart infrastructure and urban transportation. They turned to Protyo for support in developing and delivering a new product line and user experience that was the first of its kind. Beyond the product development, Mitsubishi Electric also needed our expertise in regulatory compliance and supply chain.
The solution:
- We joined Mitsubishi Electric’s core product and engineering team to help expedite this crucial project. We contributed to all aspects of engineering, regulatory compliance, and product sustainment.
The impact:
- Protyo’s contributions across multiple areas, including AI, UX, and hardware design, significantly accelerated Mitsubishi Electric’s overall product development, enabling the company to meet a critical launch date with flawless delivery at record time. The new Touchless Elevator counteracts the spread of COVID and saves lives in dense urban environments where elevators can be the key artery of transportation. The innovation won the CES Innovation Award of 2022 and multiple patents. The team filed patents US20220106159A1 for a new form of User Interface for elevators, US20210371234A1 for system design of touchless elevator, and US20220048733A1 for a neural network based vision recognition system in elevator service.
