AI in Building Automation & HVAC
The today world technology keeps moving on an exponential growth
rate and not in linear, whereas artificial intelligence started
footprinting on all industry it possible before we proceed further how
artificial intelligence used in building automation?
let us go through some basics of artificial intelligence terms.
What is Artificial Intelligence(AI)?
·
AI branch of computer science dealing with
the simulation of intelligent behaviour in computers.
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AI or artificial intelligence helps machines
to learn from experiences (otherwise called as machine learning) and adjust to
new inputs and work as a human.
· Almost all technology giant companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon started involving AI concepts in their services for examples,
Google translate uses AI, where translating techniques keeps an updating/learned/suggested to google machines to give better accuracy.
Google Assitant uses AI, where it used to assist the user needs based on natural voice by processing various AI algorithm to detect the user’s voice and predict the better result.
Amazon and other e-commerce website are providing recommended products based on the user experience -behind this concept, it is not implemented with the only pre-defined program but also used various AI algorithms to predict the user recommended products with high accuracy which help them bring million of revenues for e-commerce owner.
What is Machine Learning?
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Machine learning is technically a branch of
Artificial intelligence which is limited to or more specific than the overall
concept of artificial intelligence. Machine learning is an idea for machines to
collect a set of data to process and learn with an advanced algorithm
to predict the better output.
· otherwise, we can say machine learning is capable of changing the program themselves.
What is Deep Learning?
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Deep learning is a subset of machine
learning.
· Deep learning is related to deep artificial neural networks which are set of an algorithm that has a new set of record in accuracy for many complex problems.
Above terms and definition are just basic about artificial intelligence and proceed with a further post to understand how artificial intelligence service of software used in building automation.
let us discuss Roby and Brainbox AI about how it is used in building automation and saving more energy on buildings.
How
Artificial intelligence used in Building automation system
With the help of artificial intelligence, Machine
learning, deep learning and cloud technology concept, AI service provider
creating best and various algorithm by HVAC and building automation
experts and same implemented with the existing system installed in
buildings.
Note that building already has a centralised and specific system with dedicated hardware and software to monitor and control the equipment as per the requirement.
Existing BMS system generates and stores tons of data of
connected equipment in the building
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TrendLog- log/store the various sensors data
connected in buildings with configured over a period of time.
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Events-Log the information about on and off
state of all equipment.
· Alarms- generate an alarm if any fault identified in connected equipment.
AI role is here to collect the data from the BMS System, process it and instructs your existing HVAC system on how to operate more intelligently and efficiently.
Let us see some AI tools used in Building
automation
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Roby
· Brainbox AI
What is Roby?
Roby is a chat/voice-enabled software with AI concept that handles all requests, automate repetitive tasks, eliminates miscommunication, and reduces resolution time to increase employee satisfaction.
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Simplify ticketing management-Roby
unifies all channels for making requests to a single interface for employees.
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Keep employees engaged-Roby
keeps employees updated on their requests and encourages interactions.
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Understand the office inside and out-Roby
periodically initiates employee surveys and indicate potential problems based
on responses.
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Deflect repetitive question-Roby
learns from employees’ feedback and automatically deflect repetitive questions.
How Roby Helps Your Office Management
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Managing Varied Requests-There is
many ways to make a request, and it is difficult to keep eyes on multiple
channels.
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Answering Repetitive Questions-In a
dynamic environment, it is difficult to maintain a knowledge base for so many
questions.
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Keeping Employees Involved-Sometimes,
the conversation gap between employees and support team can cause
miscommunication.
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Getting Feedback from Employees-Companies
usually use professional service to do employee surveys, but this wastes time
and money.
How
does Roby work?
Employees
simply send all requests to Roby
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Using “/Roby” or click a button, employees
can easily send a request to support teams and check statuses anytime.
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Roby automatically creates a to-do list for the
support team and keeps employees notified
The support team can
stay focused on their tasks and not worry about being continually distracted.
Simply type “request”, Roby will show a to-do list and keep everyone updated.
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Roby can learn the Q&A and automatically answer repetitive
questions
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Employees
can ask a question to support teams through Roby. Roby will memorize the
Q&A and directly answer it next time when the same question is asked
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Roby drives the interactions between employees
and the support team
Every two weeks, Roby
will send simple metrics to employees to keep track of the effort from the
support team and get their valuable feedback.
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Get valuable insights into your office space
· The feedback and survey results are displayed in the Roby Portal. The support team will be able to access and better understand how to improve employee satisfaction.
Roby is not limited only with above features but also
add-on with existing building automation
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HVAC Add-on: Control the
temperature of workspaces at any time, and have preferences automatically
applied in the future.
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Lighting Add-on: Adjust
the lighting in any workspace and create schedules to maximize energy use
efficiency.
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Support Ticketing Add-on: Submit
support tickets- anytime, anywhere, and get immediate responses with automatic
notifications, 24/7.
· Calendar Add-on: Book meeting rooms on the fly, see which rooms are available, and ensure that unused room is automatically opened for assignment.
Key Benefits of using Roby for building
automation
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Convenient, Easy to Use. Integrates
into existing employee communication platforms, allowing employees to easily
submit requests. Natural language processing makes submitting a request
simple.
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Communications. Roby
keeps the requestor informed with status updates and resolution
notification. Operators can make broadcast announcements
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Time
Savings. Automated
execution of HVAC tasks, elimination of duplicate tickets, and intelligent
communication free up Operators to focus on higher value activities. done!
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Speed. Temperature
change requests completed in real-time without human intervention, even after
hours.
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Cost
Savings. AI
continuously optimizes HVAC operations, resulting in reduced heating and
cooling costs without sacrificing employee comfort.
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Predictive. Roby
continuously learns users’ needs and takes proactive actions to optimize the office
environment and replenish office supplies.
· Satisfaction and Productivity. Comfortable employees are happier and get more done!
What is
BrainBox AI?
Brainbox AI using technology to the implementation of
optimizing in energy consumption of building which is one of the largest
contributors of climate-changing in this world.
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Brainbox AI engine supports a self-operating
building that requires no human intervention.
· Using deep learning, cloud-based computing, and our proprietary process, our solution autonomously optimizes existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems for maximum impact on energy consumption.
Brainbox AI helps to
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25-35% of reduction in total energy costs.
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60% improvement in occupant comfort.
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20-40% decrease in carbon footprint.
· 3-month payback and low CAPEX
How
BrainBox Implemented and works to save energy in Buildings
STEP 1: GETTING ACQUAINTED
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Our solution identifies and catalogues your
building’s specific operating behaviour and energy flow by gathering data from
both internal and external sources. It then creates a building energy profile
for making informed predictions about future energy flow.
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BrainBox AI collects hundreds of thousands of
real-time data points, such as outside temperature, sun/cloud positioning, fan
speed, duct pressure, heater status, humidity levels, occupant density and many
more.
STEP
2: OPTIMIZING FLOW
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Using over 25 customized algorithms working
in real time, our AI engine instructs your existing HVAC system on how to
operate more intelligently and efficiently.
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This process is similar to an aircraft on
auto-pilot.
STEP
3: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
it continually amalgamates and analyzes all
generated data to further optimize operational efficiency and discover other
unique insights.
To improve operational efficiency, BrainBox AI works to
answer questions, including:
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Which HVAC units have the fewest mechanical
issues?
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How are changes in occupancy levels affecting
energy consumption?
· Which HVAC units are the most energy efficient in cold or humid climates?
Bottom Line – This AI technology services and tools for buildings will have much impact on facility management in the near future.
Learn more about artificial technology on
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UNDERSTANDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS A DYNAMIC RESOURCE IN
THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Note: Original content published on https://www.brainboxai.ai/ and https://tellroby.com/