Social distancing smart bracelet tested by Port of Antwerp

The Port of Antwerp has announced it is trialling a digital bracelet, which is designed to aid social distancing. The port is the first to test the bracelet, which has been developed by Rombit.

Rombit has added new functions to its existing safety bracelet, the Romware ONE, including a function that allows contact tracing. It is hoped the bracelet will help employees observe the strict precautions laid down by the World Health Organisation (WHO). 

Whenever employees come too close to one another they receive a warning signal. If someone happens to be infected then a health advisor or trusted confidant can check which work colleagues who the person has come in contact with, in order to prevent further infection. 

Rombit said privacy is catered for because the bracelet doesn’t pass on the location of the wearer or other sensitive information to the employer.

Jacques Vandermeiren, Port of Antwerp CEO, said: “Innovation and digital transformation are crucial in times of crisis such as these. It is essential to keep the port operational and to ensure that our employees can work safely. We therefore see great potential in this solution and will shortly start trials with a team of operatives.”

For more information visit romware.com

5th May 2020