Radio Taiwan International
Date: 09 April, 2020
By: Paula Chao
The Industrial Technology Research Institute has unveiled a new system for scanning body temperature. (Photo by ITRI)
The Industrial Technology Research Institute has unveiled a new system for scanning body temperature without the risk of distortion from environmental factors. The introduction of the new system comes amid a heightened need for temperature scanners as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Unlike other infrared scanners, the system does not require the use of hand-held objects, and it can be used outdoors as well. With its temperature compensation technology, the system is able to reduce distortion to readings caused by light, airflow, and humidity. [FULL STORY]