With a return to mass gatherings some way off we have news today of a health tech solution that has already been deployed in Shanghai Airport that could provide a faster path to a return to action.
Working alongside AMCO, a company that specialises in artificial intelligence (AI) camera technology, a collective of agencies led by Alistair Gammell from Earnie (Threepipe) is helping to deliver COVID-19 thermal screening at sports and events globally.
Using a system similar to security screening, special cameras linked to AI software can detect high temperatures in individual event-goers, helping to identify those with potential COVID-19 symptoms.
Gammell spoke to Rob Hartnett from Sport for Business in this interview to explain the technology and how it has already proven itself in screening 1.2 million people in Shanghai.
By offering a bespoke screening solution, rights holders are able to include this in scenario planning for when the lockdown ends and introduce measures to safeguard attendees at live events.
The project is being led by creative agency Earnie, its parent company Threepipe, alongside sports marketing and PR agency, rEvolution, and staff engagement agency, MoonShot. All agencies are providing their time and resources free of charge with the tech company, AMCO offering the COVID-19 event screening equipment at cost.
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