This airport goes to the extreme to digitize coronavirus
High-tech security measures make this international terminal resembling a sci-fi movie.
With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping around the world, the realization of our daily lives, it can begin to feel as if we are in a kind of dystopia of science fiction. Social distancing and the shelter has become the normal new. But while offices, hospitals and grocery stores have implemented strict health measures, no place went further than Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
"HIA has adapted to the changes made by the spread of COVID-19 on the world, particularly on the travel sector", CEO of HIA,Badr Mohammed Al Meer, notedin a report. "These [recovery] plans include the use of the latest advanced technology to achieve the strictest safety standards for future travel experience."
In fact, the leading airport seems entitled toThe jets-Comach with robot cham and space helmets. Such a gadget is the intelligent screening helmet, that security personnel are in the context of a health inspection for all travelers and crews. The futuristic headgear uses infrared thermal imaging, artificial intelligence and augmented reality to perform contactless temperature controls.
After passing the security, you may notice a robot itinerant the terminals. This autonomous machine moves around high circulation zones and usesconcentrated UV-C light Kill bacteria, viruses and other dangerous microorganisms. According toBBC, these smart robots were initially designed forReduce the likelihood of infections acquired to the hospital Spread emergency rooms. As they have been published for the first time in 2019, the devices have been deployed in medical centers, airports and even Amazon warehouses.
The ultraviolet light also includes in the "disinfection tunnels" of Hia, where all recorded luggage turned under the UV lights to be cleaned from all hidden germs.
As for Jetsetters, they also have rules to follow. Qatar Airways - which is based on HIA - made it mandatory for itsOnboard agents to wear a complete EPP, including disposable hazmat costumes, gloves, goggles and masks. Although passengers must not have to gothis Far, they are required to wear face masks. To apply this, the airport has created a computerized monitoring system that analyzes for facial masks to ensure that travelers take the appropriate precautions. In the year 2020, Big Brother looks. And for more ways than airports may seem different, consult the7 things you can never see at the airports.