SwitchBot Lock Vision series uses 3D facial recognition to unlock

SwitchBot introduced its SwitchBot Lock Vision Series of smart deadbolts at CES today. The new locks use facial recognition as a primary unlock method, which the company positions as a more foolproof and hands-free means of securing your home’s front door.

A 3D structured-light facial recognition system is the big attraction. By projecting thousands of infrared points onto a user’s face to create a depth map, the lock aims to prevent spoofing via photos or videos. SwitchBot claims the...