Smart building software platform Cohesion has launched a predictive AI that enables more flexible and dynamic approaches to workspace and occupancy needs in smart buildings. OccupancyAI is being first deployed at mHub’s manufacturing and hardtech innovation centre in Chicago’s Near West Side neighbourhood.

mHUB is launching the predictive AI software at its 80,000 square foot facility which houses over 1,200 innovators working on physical product solutions.

The Cohesion platform includes modernised security access and digital maintenance tools for individual properties or entire building portfolios. Cohesion provides cloud-based user management, entry facilitated by mobile keycards and digital wallets, room and desk reservations, parking management, work order coordination, mass communications, indoor air quality monitoring, temperature controls, and ESG reporting. OccupancyAI is designed to add a predictive dimension to this suite.

“At mHUB, our purpose is to help commercialise new innovation and support entrepreneurs, and we believe that technology testbeds are critical in advancing the boundaries of what’s possible,” said mHUB chief executive Manas Mehandru. “With the full power of the Cohesion platform at our disposal, we can further support our community of innovators on their paths to developing critical solutions in climate, sustainability, healthcare, and more.”

“We are proud to be partnering with mHUB to launch OccupancyAI,” said Cohesion CEO, Thru Shivakumar. “This launch is a confirmation of mHUB’s visionary approach of empowering not only the Chicago tech community, but all entrepreneurs by creating a new standard for how spaces need to change and adapt to the future of workplaces. With so much uncertainty in commercial real estate, leveraging the power of predictive AI brings value to operations and business optimisation.”