RFID in Japan

Secom released a new security system for schools called "SECOM School Security." This system not only monitors kids using RFID tags while they are commuting to and from a school but also uses security guard robots (called SECOM Robot X) that move around and monitor school properties (actually they can also "scare" suspicious people by fast movements, light and smoke; please see this page and the mpeg here. It's amazing! On top of the robot, I suspect, is an omni-directional camera that takes pictures of 360-degrees.)

Also, the system includes surveillance cameras and metal detecters installed at school gates. RFID tags are attached to KoKo Secom Terminals (carried by kids) which will be read at school gates and elesewhere. Parents receive status of kid's commute on their cell phones. KoKo Secom terminals also has a GPS functionality that track kids' whereabouts outside school properties.

via ITMedia, April 13, 2005 , in Japanese

ps. my nightmare of tonight will include secom XXX robots go amok and chasing me to the end of the world.

Posted by konomi at April 18, 2005 03:53 AM | TrackBack