An elevator system that uses biometric identification — fingerprint, facial recognition, or iris scan — to authenticate passengers and control floor access.
Full Definition
Biometric access elevators integrate readers at the car operating panel or landing stations to verify passenger identity before registering a floor call. Authentication data is matched against a secure database, and only authorised floors are enabled for the identified passenger. This eliminates the need for physical access cards and provides an audit trail of all movements. Applications include secure office buildings, data centres, residential towers with private floors, and healthcare facilities requiring restricted ward access. Biometric data handling must comply with GDPR and relevant data protection legislation.
