KC Wearable announces partnership with major food factory to keep workers safe
The KC N901 Smart Helmet , developed by leading technology and innovation company KC Wearable , has been deployed at Africa ’ s largest instant noodle manufacturing plant , as food manufacturing groups look to protect their workers during the COVID-19 pandemic .
KC Wearable has announced a partnership with Dufil Group , who are responsible for the production of Indomie , one of the world ’ s most popular Mi Goreng instant noodle brands , as well as oil and pasta brands Power and MiniMie , to name a few . The KC N901 Smart Helmet will be used as a COVID-19 symptom detector , helping Dufil Group to protect staff at the factory . 4 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk
Nigeria has seen almost 57,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far . As new cases continue to emerge , interest the wearable thermal detection device has grown . The KC Smart Helmet allows users to screen multiple individuals for a key symptom of COVID-19 at once , helping to stop the spread of the virus .
The helmet can detect fevers , the most prevalent symptom of the virus , with 96 % accuracy . Unlike traditional static thermal cameras , the wearable headset improves the efficiency and flexibility of COVID-19 screening , enabling the user to freely move around an area . The helmet can scan up to 200 people a minute , making it well suited to public settings like transport hubs , hospitals or parks .
The KC N901 Smart Helmet has been deployed at Dufil Group ’ s food manufacturing plant in Nigeria , allowing the company to screen employees for high fevers upon entry . Working in collaboration with KC Wearable , Dufil Group have tailored the smart helmet to fit the requirements of a factory setting . This includes personalised detection , enabling security staff to isolate outbreaks .
Powered by sophisticated augmented reality technology , the helmet visor ’ s thermo-scan sensors show the temperature of people in real time . The helmet is effective within a five-metre radius , enabling the wearer to maintain social distancing at all time , and has the potential to link up to other data on COVID-19 tracking apps .