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AI Assistant

Aida Platform's AI Assistant provides intelligent building management through natural language interaction and predictive analytics.

Voice Control​

Natural Language Commands​

Control your building using natural speech:

  • "Turn on the lights in the conference room"
  • "Set the temperature to 72 degrees"
  • "Close the shades in the office"
  • "Show me the energy usage for today"

Voice Recognition​

Advanced voice recognition capabilities:

  • Multi-language Support: English, Spanish, French, and more
  • Accent Adaptation: Learns from your speech patterns
  • Noise Cancellation: Works in noisy environments
  • Wake Word Detection: Responds to "Hey Aida"

Intelligent Insights​

Predictive Analytics​

Get insights about your building's performance:

  • Energy Forecasting: Predict future energy consumption
  • Maintenance Alerts: Predict when equipment needs maintenance
  • Occupancy Patterns: Analyze space utilization trends
  • Cost Optimization: Suggest ways to reduce operating costs

Smart Recommendations​

Receive intelligent recommendations:

  • Energy Savings: Suggestions to reduce energy consumption
  • Comfort Optimization: Recommendations for occupant comfort
  • Efficiency Improvements: Ways to improve building efficiency
  • Cost Reduction: Strategies to reduce operating costs

Conversational Interface​

Chat Interface​

Interact with Aida through a chat interface:

  • Text Commands: Type commands in natural language
  • Context Awareness: Remembers previous conversations
  • Multi-turn Dialogues: Handle complex, multi-step requests
  • Clarification Questions: Asks for clarification when needed

Mobile App Integration​

Access Aida through the mobile app:

  • Voice Commands: Use voice control on mobile devices
  • Quick Actions: Predefined voice commands for common tasks
  • Location Awareness: Commands based on your location
  • Offline Mode: Basic commands work without internet

AI-Powered Features​

Scene Recognition​

Aida can recognize and respond to different scenarios:

  • Meeting Mode: Automatically adjust lighting and HVAC for meetings
  • Presentation Mode: Optimize settings for presentations
  • After Hours: Adjust building settings for off-hours
  • Emergency Mode: Respond to emergency situations

Learning Capabilities​

Aida learns from your usage patterns:

  • User Preferences: Learns individual user preferences
  • Building Patterns: Understands building usage patterns
  • Seasonal Adjustments: Adapts to seasonal changes
  • Optimization: Continuously optimizes building performance

Integration Capabilities​

Device Control​

Control all building devices through voice:

  • Lighting: Dim, brighten, change colors
  • HVAC: Adjust temperature, fan speed, mode
  • Shades: Open, close, adjust position
  • Audio/Video: Control presentation systems

System Integration​

Integrate with building systems:

  • Access Control: Voice-controlled door access
  • Security Systems: Voice-activated security features
  • Fire Safety: Emergency voice commands
  • Elevator Control: Voice-controlled elevator operation

API Access​

Public API​

Access the AIDA assistant programmatically through REST API endpoints:

  • Chat Endpoint: Send messages and receive responses
  • Query Endpoint: Query for specific information
  • Status Endpoint: Check assistant status and capabilities
  • Authentication: Secure API key or JWT token authentication

Base URL: https://api.aida-platform.com/api/assistant/public

Example:

curl -X POST https://api.aida-platform.com/api/assistant/public/chat \
  -H "X-API-Key: aida_your_api_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "message": "What is my energy usage?",
    "sessionId": "my-session-123"
  }'

MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server​

Access the assistant through the standardized MCP protocol for AI client integration:

  • Standardized Interface: Compatible with MCP clients (Claude Desktop, custom apps)
  • Tool-based Access: Use tools like chat, query, optimize, and get_status
  • Multi-Agent System: Automatic routing to specialized agents
  • Conversation Continuity: Maintain context across multiple requests

Base URL: https://api.aida-platform.com/api/assistant/mcp

Example:

curl -X POST https://api.aida-platform.com/api/assistant/mcp \
  -H "X-API-Key: aida_your_api_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "method": "tools/call",
    "tool": "chat",
    "arguments": {
      "message": "What is my energy usage?"
    }
  }'

See the MCP API Documentation for complete details.

API Key Management​

Create and manage API keys in the AIDA app:

  1. Navigate to Settings > API Keys
  2. Click Create API Key
  3. Enter a name and optional settings (expiration, rate limit)
  4. Copy and save your API key securely (shown only once!)

API keys provide:

  • Secure authentication for external applications
  • Configurable rate limits
  • Optional expiration dates
  • Usage tracking and monitoring

Multi-Agent Architecture​

The AIDA assistant uses a sophisticated multi-agent system:

User Assistant Agent​

The main coordinator that routes requests to specialized agents based on query intent.

Site Asset Agent​

Handles queries about:

  • Buildings, floors, and zones
  • Device information and status
  • Asset management and organization

Energy Savings Agent​

Provides:

  • Energy usage analysis
  • Consumption patterns and trends
  • Optimization recommendations
  • Cost savings insights

Comfort Agent​

Manages:

  • HVAC settings and optimization
  • Temperature and climate control
  • Occupant comfort preferences
  • Environmental adjustments

Maintenance Agent​

Handles:

  • Maintenance schedules and alerts
  • Equipment status monitoring
  • Predictive maintenance insights
  • Service recommendations

Advanced Features​

Multi-User Support​

Support for multiple users with different permissions:

  • User Recognition: Recognizes different users by voice
  • Role-based Access: Different capabilities based on user role
  • Personal Preferences: Individual user settings
  • Privacy Controls: User-specific privacy settings

Context Awareness​

Aida understands context and situation:

  • Time Awareness: Considers time of day and day of week
  • Weather Integration: Adjusts based on weather conditions
  • Calendar Integration: Responds to scheduled events
  • Occupancy Awareness: Considers current building occupancy

Setup and Configuration​

Initial Setup​

Configure Aida for your building:

  1. Voice Training: Train Aida to recognize your voice
  2. Building Mapping: Map voice commands to building areas
  3. Device Configuration: Connect Aida to your devices
  4. Permission Setup: Configure user permissions

Customization​

Customize Aida for your needs:

  • Custom Commands: Create custom voice commands
  • Response Customization: Customize Aida's responses
  • Integration Setup: Connect to third-party systems
  • Notification Preferences: Configure alert preferences

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  1. Voice Recognition Problems

    • Check microphone settings
    • Reduce background noise
    • Retrain voice recognition
    • Check internet connection

  2. Command Not Recognized

    • Use more natural language
    • Check device names and locations
    • Verify user permissions
    • Try alternative phrasings

  3. Device Control Issues

    • Check device connectivity
    • Verify device permissions
    • Check device status
    • Review command syntax

Getting Help​

  • Voice Help: Say "Hey Aida, help me"
  • Documentation: Check our comprehensive guides
  • Support: Contact our support team
  • Community: Join our Discord community

Best Practices​

Voice Commands​

  • Use clear, natural language
  • Speak at normal volume and pace
  • Wait for Aida to respond before giving new commands
  • Use specific device names and locations

Privacy and Security​

  • Review voice data storage settings
  • Use strong authentication
  • Regularly update permissions
  • Monitor access logs

Next Steps​

Ready to talk to your building? Start with our Quick Start Guide or explore Device Control to begin using Aida's voice capabilities.