The new technology — which is also used at Disney World, sports arenas, concert venues and casinos across the country — goes way beyond the old-school metal detectors.
The new technology — which is also used in sports arenas, concert venues and casinos across the country — goes way beyond the old-school metal detectors. It uses artificial intelligence and sensor technology to quickly screen large groups of people without the need to empty pockets.
He added that the new system allows students to get to class"40 percent faster" than when using the old system and wanding device. The system's technology will collect data and analytics to help the school district's police department find security trends over time. The system can also update its software as new weapons hit the market to be up-to-date on what it is searching for.
Greene said the school district's existing metal detectors will be given to schools' athletic departments to be used on football fields and in gymnasiums for larger sporting events. "Both [systems] worked as they were supposed to, but Evolv Technology has extra features. It identifies where an item is on a person’s body," he said."It helps give us a better idea of determining who has a weapon and where it is instead of having to then search them with a wand."
If a weapon is detected with the Evolv Technology machine, the system can pinpoint where it is on a person and will draw a box around that area on an image on a screen.
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