AI program shows how well people wash hands in public restrooms

A Japanese technology company wants to take the guesswork out of proper hand washing technique with a new sink-mounted surveillance system that will flag people for rushing or not using enough soap. Called'Actlyzer,' the AI-driven'hand wash movement recognition' system was developed by Fujitsu Laboratories and is being targeted for use in the Japanese food services industry, where employee cleanliness inspections are common. Fujitsu believes the'Actlyzer' system could also be used in hospitals, schools, hotels, stadiums, and any other public venue where large numbers of people might share a restroom. 'Actlyzer' is a new hand washing surveillance technology, that will evaluate whether a person is scrubbing properly and has used enough soap As the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new attention to safe hand washing practices, the company says'Actlyzer' could be an important part of a larger public safety campaign to lessen the spread of disease. 'Hand-washing will become even more essential in the days and months to come,' a Fujitsu spokesperson told The Asahi Shimbun.