Frontex sees 5 new biometric techs to use on borders

EU officials have identified still-developing technologies and techniques that research indicates will be key to well-functioning borders.

Biometric research presented this month by the European Union's border agency, Frontex, is calling attention to infrared and 3D techniques for face recognition, near-infrared and visible-light techniques for iris recognition and contactless techniques for friction ridge recognition.

These five, officials say, will shape the future of borders and travel.

Frontex right now is helping EU member states prepare for their new biometric …

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