As GaitKeep, we aim to use cutting-edge gait recognition technology to make biomedical and nuclear lab security systems contactless- and more secure.
For laboratories (biomedical and nuclear in particular) that require more secure and less contamination risk entrance, we develop gait-recognition door lock systems that can be applied on laboratory door entrances.
What is Gait Recognition?
Gait recognition is a system that analyzes body movement to recognize and identify people. Thus, it is a form of behavioral biometric authentication that allows to verify and recognize people just from their walking style and pace. Even the most subtle pattern of muscular movement is highly distinctive, proving gait to be as unique to you as is your fingerprint.
There are several phases involved in recognizing the obtained data. The primary algorithm identifies the gait, analyses the data, recognizes silhouettes and contours, and separates out specific human traits. Thanks to machine learning technologies, encountering more data and models improves gait recognition systems. The more gait variants the algorithm processes, the more its database grows. A more extensive database allows for better gait identification and classification.
Why labs?
Our targeted product is a laboratory door system that utilizes gait recognition technology to automatically open doors upon confirming and authorizing the researcher’s identity. Authorized researchers, who have clearance to access high-standard labs or cleanrooms, can be identified based on their unique gait (walking style), allowing them entry without the need for physical contact with the entrance or the removal of masks and gloves.
Specifically for nuclear laboratories, there exists a grave risk of radiation exposure & radioactive contamination due to the usage of radioactive material within the facilities. People who are contaminated with radioactive material can contaminate other people or surfaces they touch. A similar risk exists for biomedical lab facilities, considering risks of biological contamination. All these types of contamination can be minimized through one method: minimizing contact.
The integration of GaitKeep systems can address the requirement for reduced contact in nuclear and biomedical laboratory facilities, as well as the necessity for accurate identification and authentication of laboratory personnel.
What about current recognition systems?
The finger print authentication method;
- Requires contact
- Is inconvenient considering gloves worn by researchers
Facial recognition method;
- Requires close-ups
- Not convenient with masks
- Divergent error rates across demographic groups
Pupil recognition;
- Requires closeup
- Not convenient when specially designed masks / glasses are worn for radioactive gases
Password;
- Contact requiring
- Not as secure as physical identity checks
In contrast, GaitKeep will allow quick and practical entrance of researchers. The researcher will be recognized and allowed into the lab as they walk in, without a need for pauses or delays (See 3D Animation).It will also allow researchers to be identified and approved without taking off their masks and gloves, thus proving a lot more efficient and practical than fingerprint and facial recognition systems.
In 2023…
– Growth in Biomedical and Nuclear field = high Demand for Research
