Are airports the ideal testbed for the newest technologies?

Airline passengers check-in at the Southwest airlines desk at the Tampa International Airport. In recent years, some have come to consider airports as testing grounds for new technologies, from tech to combat the Covid-19 pandemic to facial recognition. — Reuters

Airports are increasingly turning to emerging technologies to improve the airport experience for customers and employees alike – and automation is taking centre stage.

In recent years, some have come to consider airports as testing grounds for new technologies, from tech to combat the Covid-19 pandemic to facial recognition. While some regulatory questions still remain, the use of emerging technologies in the public sector is likely to continue.