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Palm Biometrics Tested on Friendship Bridge, Foz
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System reads palm in two seconds to speed pedestrian crossing
The Federal Revenue Service began testing a palm-recognition system on the Friendship Bridge in Foz do Iguaçu on October 21, 2026. The technology promises to identify travelers in about two seconds, aiming to accelerate pedestrian flow between Brazil and Paraguay.
The Federal Revenue Service started experimenting, from October 21, 2026, with a biometric recognition device that captures the image of pedestrians’ palms crossing the Friendship Bridge in Foz do Iguaçu. The device reads the palm in approximately two seconds, allowing for quick identification of users.
The stated goal is to make the entry and exit process more efficient and secure, reducing wait times and strengthening border enforcement. In addition to speeding up passage, the technology integrates collected data to map crossing frequency, facilitating the targeting of actions by authorities responsible for monitoring the area.
According to the Federal Revenue Service, the initiative is part of a larger effort to modernize border control procedures in Brazil, incorporating biometric recognition technologies to improve security and combat illicit activities.
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