UAE students develop facial recognition vending machine to promote healthier eating in schools
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Daniel Bardsley
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Emirati pupils at Applied Technology Schools in Sharjah, UAE, have developed a vending machine that uses facial recognition technology to block less healthy food choices for students. The machine can refuse selections based on allergies or obesity indicators. The project has been shortlisted for the Supporting Healthy Lives award in the World's Best School Prizes, and if it gains global recognition, it could be rolled out more widely. The idea was conceived by students in collaboration with canteen staff.
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It refuses certain selections if the user has an allergy or is obese.
The project has been shortlisted for the Supporting Healthy Lives award in the World's Best School Prizes, with hopes high that global recognition could help it to be rolled out more widely.
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