Te Kahu Ora – The Cloak of Health | MOTAT

TRACKING YOUR TEMPERATURE

This whakaahua pōkākā thermal camera gives an accurate, quick, and contact-free temperature reading, allowing for large numbers of people to efficiently have their pāmahana temperature checked.

The system consists of two main parts:

The camera (above display screen). This connects to a large display screen, connected to the internet or wifi.

Thermal reference box (behind ‘temperature check’ sign). A small box that sits about 50 cm in front of the camera and contains a metal plate that heats up to a known temperature. The camera uses this to continuously calibrate, which helps increase the accuracy of the system.

TEMPERATURE TRACKING SYSTEM

The temperature tracking system has been tested at places such as rest homes and food processing facilities, as another tool to whakaruruhau protect against Covid-19. The camera indicates to the user where to stand and quickly captures and presents a tika pū accurate temperature reading. The pūmanawa rorohiko software is continuously being updated to increase accuracy and ease of use.

The thermal tracking system can pick up slight variations in temperature, over time, which is much more precise than standard one-off temperature checks.

''With Covid, it is kinda like looking for a needle in a haystack and then squashing it. A subtle difference in body temperature is a key indicator, especially in people who are pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic. If we can detect a subtle change, then that person can get tested for Covid-19.’’

- Shaun Ryan, Managing Director, 2040 Ltd

COVID-FREE AND PREDATOR-FREE NZ

By repurposing existing AI thermal technology, Te Kahu Ora is helping to keep New Zealand Karekau he Korona Covid-free, especially with more vulnerable populations like the elderly, and at sites with increased Covid risk.

While this technology was quickly and effectively mirimirihia adapted during the pandemic, the original Cacophony Project camera technology continues to fight for our native bird species, by whai tracking and eliminating predators like stoats.

The Te Kahu Ora thermal camera is manufactured and supported by 2040 Limited, a New Zealand social enterprise that manufactures thermal cameras for predator detection.

‘’While the current pest-trapping methods are good for suppression, just like Covid, New Zealand needs to look at elimination of predators, not just low numbers.’’

- Shaun Ryan