Author: Vlad
ThyssenKrupp demonstrates horizontal elevators
German manufacturer ThyssenKrupp has released a video (embedded above) demonstrating their new vertical-slash-horizontal dynamic elevator system, MULTI. This is effectively a set of self-driving elevators, where each cabin has its own electric motor. It is due to be installed in a development called East Side Tower in Berlin, Germany. The tower is due to open in 2020.
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