Vodafone launches heat-detecting camera to protect offices from Covid-19

Each camera can check the temperature of 100 people per minute with thermal images being streamed securely and in real time to a laptop or mobile device.If elevated temperatures are detected, alerts are sent to the operator of the camera to help them identify people who may have the infection.

The camera has been developed by UK-based Digital Barriers, which develops surveillance tech, and is connected through Vodafone’s IoT networking service.

It incorporates both thermal and HD cameras that deliver real-time body temperature screening accurate to within 0.3°C. Up to eight people at a time can be screened by the camera and it requires less than half a second to assess individual body temperatures.

Anne Sheehan, business director, Vodafone UK said: “During this crisis, our role has been to keep the UK connected. Now, we want to help UK organisations get their people back to work while prioritising their safety. 

Digital Barriers CEO Zak Doffman said: “This heat-detection camera has been designed to help companies safeguard staff and customers, reopen facilities and get back to work safely. The solution combines class-leading temperature screening with highly secure remote access and alerts.”

This heat-detection camera has been designed to help companies safeguard staff and customers, reopen facilities and get back to work safely.