First biometric corridor in the world. Photo: Amadeus After Emirates introduced facial recognition for its passengers at Dubai Airport, and while the United States is implementing similar facial recognition systems, Indonesia is already looking ahead with the launch of the Seamless Corridor technology.
The technology allows biometric data to be captured in motion, without the need for any stopping or delay.
Facial recognition technology. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK
The country recently completed an Amadeus pilot program that allows for passengers to be identified in transit without having to show a passport or physical document. The project, which has been implemented at airports in Jakarta and Surabaya, was carried out in collaboration with the Indonesian Immigration Authority and in line with the National Digital Initiative.
The corridor, which will also accommodate several passengers at once, will enable real-time facial capture and biometric identification as passengers move towards the boarding gate. The development builds on the accumulated experience of Amadeus and its subsidiary, Vision Box, including pilots and projects with border authorities around the world and the United States Department of Homeland Security.
The technology has progressed over the years from the development of E-Gates towards high-quality capture of moving figures. Trials conducted in Portugal, Bulgaria, and the United States have improved accuracy, and in 2023, a similar corridor was first introduced in Dubai.
The new corridors also change the way border controllers work. Instead of static checkpoints, controls are carried out at the end of the corridor using a tablet, with alerts for exceptions if necessary. According to Amadeus, the system is already technologically mature and can capture multiple people at once, depending on the width of the corridor. Advanced detection capabilities combine machine learning, 3D processing and systems for monitoring imposters.
The system's capabilities are based on a fast, accurate image-capture process. The cameras examine image quality in real time and capture the optimal moment while super-processing at the pixel level within a few seconds.
Amadeus did not announce whether additional airports, in additional countries, will join the futuristic initiative soon.