A number of major sports events or organisations are currently “scoping out” the viability of installing thermal screening technology at their venues, following the recent launch of a venture designed to aid the return of live sport to stadia and arenas globally.
Working alongside AMCO, a company that specialises in artificial intelligence (AI) camera technology, a collective of UK agencies led by Threepipe Reply last week started a drive to deliver COVID-19 thermal screening at sports and events.
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. The collective claims that 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.
Alistair Gammell, associate partner of Threepipe Reply, told our sister site TheStadiumBusiness.com: “Sport is just one part of the conversation AMCO is having. For us it’s more about trying to find a practical solution for a number of sports.”
The possibility of ticket-holders being turned away from venues over health concerns could be an issue that impacts vendors and ticket terms and conditions.
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