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25This predictive capability translates into tangible benefits for both users and owners of lifts and escalators. It allows for optimal maintenance scheduling, minimises service disruptions, extends equipment lifespans, and significantly reduces operational costs.From research to realityThe impact of this technology is already being felt across Hong Kong. Through Avaron Technologies Limited, a company co-founded by Prof. Tam and other PolyU alumni, the LIMS and the i-DEMS (EIMS) have been installed on more than 130 lifts and escalators throughout the territory including those in MTR stations, commercial complexes and the iconic Central%u2013Mid-Levels escalator. Their success has not only made vertical transportation safer and more reliable but has also set a new standard for urban infrastructure management. As cities continue to grow vertically, the importance of safe, efficient vertical mobility cannot be overstated. The benefits of intelligent lift and escalator monitoring systems are multifaceted and far-reaching. For city dwellers, such technology improves safety and reliability in their daily vertical journeys. Building owners benefit from reduced maintenance costs, extended equipment lifespans, and improved budget control. Urban planners now have a new tool to enhance the efficient and resilience of a city. It%u2019s a glimpse into a future where our cities are not just taller, but smarter, safer and more sustainable. In this vertical future, the work of Prof. Tam and Dr Liu ensures that our urban arteries will remain healthy, efficient and ready to carry us to new heights.PULSE OF THE CITY