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In most modern U.S. elevators, the “close door” button doesn’t work for you—it’s been disabled by design, offering the illusion of control but doing absolutely nothing. Thanks to the 1990 Americans ...

HIKONE, Shiga Prefecture--Long before the COVID-19 crisis cast its shadow over the world, a leading manufacturer in this western Japan city began work on developing a touchless elevator that allows ...

It’s really hot outside. Hmm, it is. Three more floors to go. Cue awkward small talk, as silence feels unbearable. Abu Dhabi-based Kritika Chowdhury reluctantly admits she used to be that person, the ...