Avoira launches thermal cameras to help fight coronavirus

A Bury-based tech firm is helping to lead the fight back against coronavirus by launching a range of “smart” thermal detection cameras.

The cameras are being sold by Avoira and use artificial intelligence to detect a person’s skin-surface temperature in just one second, and can scan both individuals and groups.

The cameras also automatically alert operators when detecting a high temperature, such as a fever ­— one of the main symptoms of Covid-19 ­— enabling people to take action to prevent the spread of infection.

Andrew Roberts, Avoira’s managing director, commented: “Thermal detection will play a crucial role as the nation looks towards exiting lockdown and getting back to business. These cameras can be swiftly installed to help support employers’ wider Covid-19 protection protocols at a time when people are being actively encouraged to return to work.”

Walk-through scanners are ideal for monitoring individuals whilst the camera systems can be deployed for mass screening, the firm says.

Avoira have also launched Black Body Temperature calibration units, which increase the accuracy of temperature measurement from +/- 0.5C0 to +/- 0.3C0.

Mr Roberts continued: “The systems enable non-contact, individual and high-level fever screening which is fast and accurate, reducing the need for riskier and cumbersome manual temperature measurement.

“Whilst clearly not able to diagnose Covid 19 itself, they can provide a highly effective triage service to trigger further diagnostic and containment procedures.”

The Avoira cameras can be purchased or leased from £20 weekly.