Image Recognition
February 23, 2023 10:43 am | Updated 10:43 am IST - TIRUMALAThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) is all set to become the first religious institution in the country to introduce Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) for pilgrim related activities. “TTD is set to introduce facial recognition technology on an experimental basis at Vaikuntam 2 and AMS systems from March 1 onwards,” said a temple official. “When he (pilgrim) enters the temple a second time, the man will be cross-checked with facial recognition. According to the senior police official, biometric identification using iris and fingerprints are 100% foolproof as facial recognition sometimes is only 60% correct. Moreover, TTD’s data centre is fortified with a disaster recovery facility located at Tirumala Arjitham office.