Future energy needs, AI-powered sign-language and robotics at CVG Airport

Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer of CVG Airport discusses innovation and technology with International Airport Review Editor, Holly Miles, at the Future Travel Experience conference.

He highlights the critical need to address future power demands within airports, considering electric vehicles, cargo trucks, and advanced air mobility.

Cobb expresses pride in implementing AI-generated sign language to improve accessibility for travellers with disabilities at CVG Airport. He shares their experience with an autonomous concession delivery bot that underperformed, leading to its abandonment.

Finally, he emphasises that effective innovation is really change management, focused on solutions that improve the airport’s brand and financial strategy by helping other brand partners within the airport, such as airlines.

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