TSA considering touchless screenings, courtesy of VR

Researchers at the Transportation Security Administration have designed virtual reality technology to effectively pat-down a person without touching them directly, according to materials recently published online by the Department of Homeland Security.

The conceptual technology, known as a "wearable sensor for contactless physical assessment," combines touchless sensors, cameras, and a haptic feedback pad with a virtual reality headset to "physically simulate" the "sensation" of a traditional screening.