Intel brings FaceID-like biometric authentication system to ATMs

Intel on Thursday announced a new facial recognition system that promises to bring FaceID-like biometric access to ATMs, smart locks and more. The Santa Clara, California-based chipset giant said its new RealSense ID camera system combines an active depth sensor with a specialized neural network designed to deliver secure, accurate and user-aware facial authentication. The RealSense ID system starts at $99 and will be made available in Q1 2021.

The idea behind the RealSense ID camera system is simple. Due to the pandemic, whenever a consumer hit an ATM, there is a greater risk of coronavirus infection. But more than that, Intel believes that its RealSense 3D camera finally brings facial authentication on consumer-facing devices such as point-of-sale systems, ATMs, which have been neglected for years.