Panasonic is supplying facial recognition technology for staff access at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, expected to host 28 million visitors. This includes admission credential cards and facial recognition systems in partnership with DNP. The technology has been utilized during the construction phase and aims to cut down the required manpower significantly. NEC’s system will also play a role in cashless payments and access management.
Panasonic Connect is providing biometric technology for the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 in Japan, expected to welcome 28 million visitors over six months. In collaboration with Dai Nippon Printing (DNP), Panasonic will implement admission credential cards and a facial recognition system for managing staff access during the event, set to run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The system will serve around 100,000 event participants.
Additionally, NEC is introducing its facial recognition system at the Expo for cashless payments and visitor access management, marking Japan’s largest application of facial recognition in retail transactions and entry validation. This initiative aligns with the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition’s goals, enhancing the visitor experience.
During the two-year construction phase of Expo 2025, Panasonic’s facial recognition access control system was utilized approximately three million times, monitoring 120,000 construction workers. This system, developed with Obayashi Corporation, significantly reduced staffing needs for entry and exit operations by up to 80% compared to initial estimates.
In addition, Panasonic has introduced AI systems to enhance public infrastructure near the Expo site. Their walk-through facial recognition ticket gates, developed with Takamizawa Cybernetics, have been installed by Osaka Metro in 130 out of 134 stations. Furthermore, since 2023, Panasonic has engaged in a traffic analysis pilot using AI imaging and drones, set to take place around the Osaka-Kansai Expo roads in 2025.
Panasonic Connect is implementing advanced biometric technologies, including facial recognition, for the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, ensuring efficient access management for over 100,000 staff. This deployment reduces manpower and enhances infrastructure, marking significant advancements in Japan’s utilization of biometric systems in high-traffic scenarios. Collaboration with notable partners emphasizes the integration of AI in public services surrounding the Expo.
Original Source: www.biometricupdate.com
