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The TSA is developing a high-tech tool that could revolutionize airport security : pat-downs using virtual reality gear that let agents 'feel' for threats - without ever laying a finger on passengers. The concept, called the Wearable Sensor for Contactless Physical Assessment (WSCPA), is still in early development. If approved, it would allow officers to employ VR headsets, haptic gloves, and touchless sensors to simulate the feeling of touch - helping them identify hidden objects without intruding on a passenger's personal space . 'The innovation uses touchless sensors to register the object's contours and generate feedback to physically replicate the target object,' according to a Department of Homeland Security overview of the project. 'It enables physical sensation and assessment without direct contact.' Here's how it works: The WSCPA system scans the body using advanced imaging methods like millimeter wave, LiDAR, or ...

Smiths Detection has secured a contract from Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) to deploy advanced checkpoint screening technologies at Dubai International Airport (DXB) in UAE. This agreement aligns with DAEP’s aim to introduce advanced screening solutions to enhance security measures and improve the overall passenger experience at the airport. The new screening systems will utilise AI and machine learning (ML) to provide enhanced image clarity, automatic threat detection, and improved speed and accuracy in identifying potential risks. These advancements are expected to facilitate a better travel process while maintaining high safety standards for all airport users. Smiths Detection will supply its HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX Model-S, which uses computed tomography and automated explosives detection algorithms for enhanced screening of carry-on luggage. Smiths Detection president Jerome de Chassey said: “As part of this contract, Smiths Detection will...