Metalenz partners up to commercialize 3D facial recognition locks and payment kiosks

Optical sensor developer Metalenz has formed a partnership with 3D sensing system supplier Dilusense to enable ultra-secure facial recognition to be built into smart locks and payment kiosks.

The companies say the next-generation biometric products are the first to be mass-produced with Metalenz’ structured-light meta-optics.

The smartlocks are intended for high-end residential and commercial building access control, while the payment kiosks will be deployed by retailers and in vending machines across China.

Both utilize the Orion meta-optic dot projector, which …

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