An increasing variety of technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones and high-quality 4K video cameras are being introduced in the field of security amid a serious shortage of personnel in the field.
A virtual "AI guard" developed by major Japanese security firm Secom Co. was tested at Ogikubo Hospital in Tokyo in late October. An animated character displayed on an electric panel at the hospital entrance takes visitors' temperatures and then welcomes those without fevers into the facility.
