> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/success-stories/smart-building-at-zurich-childrens-hospital.md). # Smart Building at the Zurich Children's Hospital Occupancy analytics and live asset tracking at Zurich Children's Hospital. **Industry:** Healthcare\ **Organization:** Zurich Children's Hospital (Kispi)\ **Location:** Zurich, Switzerland\ **Year:** 2024 ## At a Glance | Measure | Result | | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------ | | People-counting sensors | More than 150, operating anonymously | | Asset-tracking anchors | More than 1,300 across the building | | Space utilization | Data-driven room optimization | | Equipment protection | Digital geofencing reduces loss risk | ## Overview The newly built hospital introduced several smart-building use cases from its first day of operation. The common sensor and software foundation improves visitor experience, supports facility-management processes, and provides reliable information for management decisions. It also creates a basis for adding further use cases over time. ## Implemented Use Cases ### People Counting and Space Management More than 150 privacy-compliant Xovis sensors measure occupancy in cafeterias, meeting rooms, and hallways. The data supports workplace and desk management, demand-driven cleaning, and analysis of room utilization. Under-used examination rooms can be identified for repurposing or other uses. ### Live Asset Tracking More than 1,300 anchors locate mobile medical equipment throughout the hospital. BuildingPro Suites displays an asset in the floor or room where it is currently located instead of assigning it permanently to one place. Usage analysis supports service management, while digital geofences help protect valuable equipment. ## Challenges and Results Mobile assets had to move dynamically through the building structure. Reliable triangulation also required careful placement and calibration because corners, metal, curves, and architectural constraints can affect radio signals. Close coordination between hospital management, hardware partners, the system integrator, and construction trades enabled broad coverage with limited hardware. The project demonstrates how one shared infrastructure can support occupancy analytics, cleaning, workspace planning, asset availability, and loss prevention in a complex healthcare environment. [-> \[External Link\] Read the complete success story](https://stage.advisor.buildings.ability.abb/success-stories/kispi-zurich) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/success-stories/smart-building-at-zurich-childrens-hospital.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.