Airport Escalator Security Check
Photo credit: Charles Bombardier & Ashish Thulkar | Imaginactive via Yanko Design
The last thing you’d want is to be stuck in a security line when you’re running late for a flight, and designers Charles Bombardier and Ashish Thulkar have an interesting solution. Called the Aerochk, this airport escalator is also a security checkpoint. Simply place your passport before getting on and you’ll be run through an X-ray machine while riding, along with your carry-on luggage. It’s equipped with multiple sensors to scan your body weight, composition, and facial recognition to match you to your passport. Read more for additional pictures and information.


Airport Escalator Security Check
Yes, your carry-on luggage, backpacks, etc. can also be scanned alongside your body, thanks to a host of sensors, cameras, X-Ray, thermal imaging, and even spectrometer scanning. These systems all work together to ensure safe passage of both yourself and your luggage, streamlining a process that could take upwards of 30+ minutes. After the scan, just collect your luggage, validated passport, flight ticket, and you’ll be ready to board.

Airport Escalator Security Check

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