Introducing the Next Step: A Safer, More Reliable, and Affordable Escalator Design

The video discusses the widespread use of escalators and introduces Otis's new 'Next Step' escalator, which offers enhanced safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The new design features a guarded step, rounded edges, and improved lighting. It uses flat belt technology and a new drive chain, reducing maintenance needs and environmental impact. The development involved a multinational team over three years. Otis, a leader in the industry, celebrates its legacy of innovation, including the invention of the safety elevator by founder Elijah Graves Otis.

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