Digital Hygiene: The Wellness Trace App
In an impressive dance with technology, Albany Airport has decided to dip its toes into digital waters with the launch of its Wellness Trace App. This app, brainchild of General Electric (GE), TE-FOOD, and Eurofins, is here to ensure that surfaces are cleaner than a germaphobe’s bedroom floor. Built on the sturdy Microsoft Azure enterprise blockchain, this app is out to give you peace of mind when facing the uncertainty of travel accommodations during the pandemic.
How It Works: QR Codes Galore!
The genius of the app lies in its simplicity. Travelers at Albany Airport can scan QR code stickers, strategically placed all over the airport, using just their smartphones. It’s like a high-tech scavenger hunt, but instead of treasure, you’re hunting for cleanliness. Each scan reveals real-time info about the cleanliness of various surfaces. So next time you’re about to touch that questionable chair in the waiting area, you might just think twice!
Your Voice Matters: Optional Feedback
As if that wasn’t enough, the app also gives travelers a platform to chime in on cleanliness matters. Whether you’re reporting that trash can overflowing or heaving a sigh of relief for a sparkling clean table, your observations count! It’s like Yelp, but for airport surfaces, ensuring everyone’s traveling nose gets the info they need.
A Three-Month Experiment: What’s at Stake?
The app is not just a whimsically innovative gimmick; it’s part of a substantial three-month trial. Apart from travelers using the app, airport employees will be diligently tracking cleaning protocols across major areas. Over 45 QR code stickers have invaded the airport, making them hard to miss, literally covering surfaces and objects where cleanliness is pivotal.
Global Efforts: Learning from Others
Albany’s initiative is part of a broader wave of governmental and technological advancements globally. For instance, in Singapore, blockchain tech is making strides with digital health passports being developed by firms like SGInnovate and Accredify. Ever heard of the ICC AOKpass? It allows users to quickly check their COVID-19 status. It seems cleanliness and safety have become the world’s newest travel companions!
Safe Travels Ahead
As we embrace this new reality, Albany Airport’s Wellness Trace App is set to usher in a new era of travel safety. So next time you’re at the airport, don’t forget to pull out your phone and check those cleanliness scores! After all, your well-being may just depend on it.
