infrared thermometers

Forehead fever scanners

Infrared thermometers measure temperature without physical contact by detecting thermal radiation emitted from a surface.

A sensor converts infrared energy into an electrical signal, which is displayed as a temperature reading.

They're used in medicine The nurse used an infrared thermometer on my forehead, cooking, and industrial settings where touching the target is impractical or dangerous.

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