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The lift? Call it without pressing the button 


Tips — 03 February 2021

An ingenious system that seems to come from the future: here is the prototype developed by the Singapore studio Stuck Labs.

Over the last few months we have been stressing the importance of washing our hands. However, there are many moments in our daily lives when touching the surfaces of objects is necessary, such as ATMs, intercoms, POS buttons or lift buttons.

Singapore-based studio Stuck Labs has sought a solution to this problem by developing Kinect Touchless, a prototype that allows you to call the lift without necessarily having to press the button.
 


The idea is quite simple: no pressure, just put your finger near the button and the lift will take you to your destination. The idea is quite simple: no pressure, just put your finger near the button and the elevator will take you to your destination. As Fast Company says, the interesting thing about this project is that it represents the creative effort needed by designers in times of COVID-19. Kinect Touchless conveys familiarity: it is based on a gesture that is already part of our everyday life. A true futuristic wonder.
 





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