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Biometric Smart Guns

This Gun Uses Sensors to Prevent Unauthorized Users From Firing It

— April 24, 2023 — Tech
A Colorado company called Biofire Technologies has developed a smart gun that is designed to use biometric sensors and electronic identification technologies in order to prevent its firing by unauthorized individuals.

This smart gun carries out authentication uses a couple of mechanisms, one of which is a fingerprint sensor situated on the grip that targets the middle finger. On top of that, the 'Biofire Smart Gun' also makes use of facial recognition that adds a layer of redundancy in case of any issue with the fingerprint detection system.

The 'Biofire Smart Gun' is currently available for a price of $1,499, being sold under the statutes that govern any other firearm. Kai Kloepfer, CEO and founder the company, says that what makes this product's approach unique is the manner in which it uses futuristic engineering to try and make a dent in the cause of preventing firearm deaths, particularly among children.

The Biofire Smart Gun shoots like any high-quality firearm, but it also feels like you're holding the future in your hand," said Kloepfer. "This is a new era in firearm safety driven by ambition and optimism, motivated by the idea that we can in fact help save people's lives."

Image Credit: Biofire Technologies
Trend Themes
1. Biometric Smart Guns - The trend of using biometric sensors and electronic identification technologies for firearm safety presents opportunities for the development of improved and more secure smart guns.
2. Facial Recognition Technology - The growing trend of using facial recognition technology in biometric authentication for firearms provides an opportunity for innovation in the field of security and surveillance systems.
3. Futuristic Engineering for Firearms - The trend toward combining futuristic engineering with traditional firearm design has the potential to create new safety features and applications for guns and improve the effectiveness of law enforcement and military operations.
Industry Implications
1. Firearms Manufacturing - The firearms manufacturing industry can utilize biometric smart guns to enhance the safety features and expand the market reach of their products.
2. Security and Surveillance Systems - The security and surveillance industry can utilize the trend of facial recognition technology to develop improved and more secure biometric authentication systems for various applications.
3. Military and Law Enforcement - The military and law enforcement industries can utilize futuristic engineering to create new safety features and improve the effectiveness of their firearms and equipment.
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