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Yash Paliwal
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Social distancing has become very important since this pandemic has started because it is a
simple way to reduce risk significantly of transmitting the virus. By increasing the distance
between people, we can minimize the risk of contracting the virus. Governments around the
globe have mandated that social distancing norms be adhered to and followed. Social
distancing has proven to be an effective non-medical method to combat the spread of this
virus.
Introduction
Many states have made various social distancing measures during the current COVID-19
pandemic such as travel restrictions, border checks, public closure, and they have mandated
their citizens to maintain a distance of 1.5-2 meters from each other when going outside.
However, such assertive and large-scale measures are not easy to execute, for example, not
all public spaces can be closed and people still have to go out for food, healthcare, and
essential jobs. Technologies play a key role in that regard to facilitate social distance
measures.
Social Distancing
Practical Scenarios
Keeping distance- technology can assist in keeping distance between people. For
example, if a person is getting too close to someone else or a crowd, he can be alerted
through a smartphone notification.
Real-time monitoring- many AI technologies can be used to monitor public places in
real time.
Information system- Technology such as Bluetooth and GPS can be used to collect
information.
Wireless Technologies for Social Distancing
Wi-Fi
Since the Wi-Fi system is widely used that technology can be considered in indoor areas to
be an effective approach to social distancing indoors, in large buildings, airports, alleys,
garages, and Underground places where GPS and other satellite technologies are inaccessible
or lack precision.
Crowd detection
Public place monitoring
Access scheduling
Cellular
Over the past few decades cellular networks have seen massive growth in the way of digital
communication. Cellular can be used for real time monitoring, density of people in one place,
encourage people to maintain social distancing norms and stay at home through text
messages and also track the movement of people who have been infected.
Bluetooth
Contract tracing- The main concept is to use Bluetooth to locate other users in close
proximity. When it is in the case of an infection, authorities can ask people to share
records as part of a survey on contact tracing. Hence, authorities can identify
individuals who may have direct contact with people who may be infected and
immediately inform them to avoid the infected person.
Crowd detection
Distance between two people
Some other technologies that can be used to maintain social distancing norms are as follows:
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1. Ultra-wideband
2. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
3. Zigbee
4. RFID
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision
Ultrasound
1. Keeping distance
2. Real-time monitoring
3. Automation
Inertial Sensors
1. Keeping distance
2. Automation
Thermal
1. Keeping distance
2. Real-time monitoring
3. Susceptible group detection
4. Contact tracing
Visible Light
1. Real-time monitoring
2. Automation
3. Traffic control
Conclusion
This report covered multiple aspects on how different types of technology could be used to
help in assisting in maintaining social distancing norms. Technology can encourage and
coerce people to ensure that they are following orders that have been mandated by the
government. They also discuss some problems in social distancing and how they can be
potentially rectified and addressed.
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