The new firm says its technology can identify individuals in population centers and contend with facial coverings, poor lighting, long-distance identification, and difficult angles.

The shield, made by faculty and students at the IDC's miLAB in Herzliya, was recently requested by a healthcare professional for ER personnel at Meir hospital in Kfar Saba.

The medical equipment will go to Israeli hospitals and medical teams to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.