COVID-19 Can Create Opportunity for IoT in the Caribbean
Smart devices to be used in a building ( percentages )
Cameras to detect that face masks are worn before entering a building
Detectors to monitor people movement and maintain social distances
Touchless water faucets , soap pumps and paper towel dispensers / air dryers
Cameras to detect that hands are washed or sanitised before entering a building
Sensors to prevent overcrowding in a building
Touchless hand sanitiser pumps
Automatic temperature sensors that determine if a person can enter the building
Touchless payment to prevent holding cash or prevent people touching my cards
Automatic door opening and closing so I do not touch the handles
0 20 40 60 80 100
Fig . 5 : Summary of smart devices that should be used in a building ( percentages of responses )
Autonomous systems ( robotic food production , robotic systems in general work environments , automated shopping assistants )
Temperature measurements ( sensing on various parts of body , public broadcast readings , continuous measurements during shift )
Smart bins Internal detectors to identify virus present in saliva or mucus Smart watch that detects presence of virus in wearer Wearables for visitors and people in isolation
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