Japanese elevators get voice recognition, rides get even more awkward
Mitsubishi Electric has come out with an elevator interface that uses voice control. A user can select their destination floor by voice, and then receive an announcement when they arrive. The system can also detect the presence of a wheelchair, allowing users to use voice commands instead of dealing with potentially hard to reach buttons.

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