Project Overview

The kNOw Touch Sensor Bar is a touch-less add-on solution enabling elevator operation without physical contact. Designed and developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the project contributed significantly to public health safety, generating over 4 million HKD in revenue with installations in prominent locations such as Hong Kong International Airport.

Key Features:

• Hygienic Design: Ensures contact-free elevator operation.
• Wide Adoption: Installed in over 1200 buildings, including high-traffic areas.
• Seamless Integration: Easily retrofits existing elevator systems.
• Revenue: High commercial success, with significant installations across Hong Kong.

Contributions

• Mechanical Design: Designed the hardware layout, materials selection, and mechanical systems.
• Supplier Coordination: Worked with suppliers for sourcing and procurement.
• Deployment: Oversaw installations and ensured system performance across 150+ sites.
• Troubleshooting: Addressed and resolved manufacturing and software-related issues.

Conclusion

This project highlighted the importance of innovation in addressing public health challenges, offering a practical and widely adopted solution for touch-less elevator operation.