SAN FRANCISCO, June 16 — Amazon said today it was introducing a “distance assistant” as part of its effort to reduce virus infections at its workplaces. The augmented reality system uses cameras and a large monitor that draws circles around employees to encourage them to maintain the...
Amazon will introduce a ‘distance assistant’ as part of its effort to reduce virus infections at its workplaces. — Reuters pic
The augmented reality system uses cameras and a large monitor that draws circles around employees to encourage them to maintain the recommended social distance of around two meters or six feet. Amazon said in a blog post the system was developed by its engineers “working backwards from a concept of immediate visual feedback, and inspired by existing examples like radar speed check signs.”
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