After a hectic day you finally arrive at the hospital to visit your nephew, Billy, who’s recovering from a broken arm after a skateboarding accident. Out of breath and a bit flustered you approach the reception where the desk bot says “Hello Mr. Smith, the Doctor is in with Billy at the moment so you have five minutes. Why not get a drink and catch your breath?” You agree and directions to the cafeteria are sent to your mobile device. “Welcome to the AI hospital,” it says as you walk away... Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become an integral part of our society, not least in our buildings where we spend most of our urban lives. An AI enabled hospital, like in the example, has multiple ways to recognize you on arrival; the information provided by your smartphone, facial recognition from your last visit, even recognizing your unique walking gait. Identification allows verification for […]