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Have you ever heard of disruptive technologies? They are innovations that constantly occur in all sectors. But to be truly disruptive, an innovation must completely transform a product or solution that has historically been too complicated or outdated, thus seeking a new way to help the consumer. We currently live in a world of deeply comprehensive choices and opportunities, where new products and services are launched at an ever-increasing pace. In the era of innovation, new solutions can be built on top of existing technologies faster than ever before. This means there is a new and even bigger wave of innovation ahead of us, and virtually every industry could, in one way or another, be affected by this change. Even during a pandemic, the tech industry continued to evolve. Some changes — such as the explosion of e-commerce and the increasing use of artificial intelligence — were driven by the effect of Covid-19 on daily life. Others, like 5G and computer vision, have been on the horizon for some time, but are now seeing more widespread implementation across the most diverse sectors of the global and Brazilian economy. READ ALSO: • What is process optimization?
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When is an innovation a disruptive technology?
A disruptive innovation is often a much simpler, cheaper, and more accessible solution to a larger population, which opens it up to an entirely new market. This often makes established industries more prosperous, while improving the standard of living for citizens. Among the various disruptive technologies that have stood out considerably in recent times are those that are truly impacting businesses and consumers in 2021. And of course, in a pandemic context, few things have changed as much as the way employees access industries, since concern for proper hygienic protections in workplaces has become a priority in order to prevent the spread of viruses or infectious diseases. For example, innovative solutions like Pix Thermo, by Pix Force, came to contribute to the resumption of labor activities in the country. To identify if any individual presents symptoms of COVID-19 or flu, body temperature measurement has become one of the most efficient solutions, since fever is one of the most common symptoms of the disease, and its detection can indicate contamination in certain individuals. [caption id=”attachment_3106” align=”alignnone” width=”640”] Body temperature measurement[/caption] To this end, Pix Force engineers developed innovative sensors to measure temperature effectively and quickly, turning Pix Thermo into an automatic, cheap, and simple screening aid system based on body temperature measurement. On the other hand, industries have adopted safety protocols that prioritize the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when accessing work. Industrial processes require operators to be equipped with PPE so that activities are carried out safely and in accordance with legislation. These processes require certain demands that can complicate industrial activities, since, on several occasions, it is extremely necessary that operators are always equipped only with the PPE determined for specific activities and functions, they must enter and leave the designated area with the same PPE, and some processes can only be carried out by specific employees registered for those functions. These complexities can generate a series of problems both for workers and for companies that pay immeasurable amounts in labor lawsuits. This occurs for the simple reason that, many times, the human eye is subject to common failures in PPE inspection processes, leaving room for greater inconveniences.
Disruptive technology in industries
In order to create a solution to this issue, Pix Force created Pix Safety, a disruptive technology that works with PPE analysis and facial recognition for specific areas. The computer vision algorithms developed for Pix Safety work in tandem with a camera system and, due to their deep neural network capabilities for image pattern recognition, these algorithms can analyze in detail the patterns of each individual, as well as recognize various types of objects, regardless of their position. Through this innovative solution, industries can simply and accurately identify workers who violate industrial health and safety regulations. Interested in the subject? Contact Pix Force and learn more!
Fabio Caraça
Fábio Caraça is the Chief Growth Officer at Pix Force. He leads Pix Force's transformation into a scalable SaaS operation, combining strategic vision, culture, and high-impact execution.
