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SPOTLIGHT: Future Tech

SEVEN TECHNOLOGIES

DESTINED TO CHANGE COMMERCIAL

AND CORPORATE REAL ESTATE

TINA DANIELSEN hey say knowledge is power, but the sheer number of CRE technologies
Sr. Writer that arrive daily can create information paralysis. There are various
Realcomm options for every aspect of the built environment and business case,
some bordering on science fiction. With the rapid influx of new prod-
ucts, today’s organization must maintain a culture of continuous
T change and improvement.

Determining which technologies offer the best way forward takes time and input
from every stakeholder. So, what are the new trends and opportunities? Here’s a
short list of some exciting new tech options:

XANDAR KARDIAN
People Counting Sensor Technology
As buildings become smarter, tracking occupants for
location and number of occupants is more common.
It began as a function to save energy and use sites
more efficiently, then developed into more robust
data acquisition for security, safety, and marketing
efforts. Cameras and/or different types of motion
sensors are most commonly used because they are
relatively small and cheap to install. Accuracy,
however, can be less than desired—for example, a
motion sensor cannot detect a person in a room if they are not moving. Cameras too, bring
logistical challenges, whether trying to place them in a building with high ceilings or in a
place where they are invasive (such as restrooms).

Xandar Kardian has developed a radar-based people counting technology that replaces
cameras and motion detection with presence detection. Boasting 99% accuracy for
presence detection (and 80-99% for people counting), the technology uses micro-vibration
patterns emitted from human bodies. It is extremely sensitive—able to detect heartbeat and
breathing—yet it is not privacy-invasive. It provides accurate data on space utilization in real
time. An extremely low false-alarm rate means human patrols are optimized, and that in
emergencies first responders can locate people quickly. An additional advantage is data on
dwell time, or how long an occupant stays in a particular area. Knowing where (and when)
people choose to spend most of their time enables companies to focus improvements in
those areas, leading to greater occupant satisfaction.
[xandar.com/presence-detection]

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