As COVID-19 continues to evolve and spread, new challenges are shaped for retailers, hospitals and the public. Self-service kiosk and touch screen kiosk manufacturers are stepping up to the plate with innovative solutions to tackle it. Black Ice is on the forefront of this technological Touch Screen Kiosk innovation.

Touchscreen Kiosks have the potential to provide significant benefits in the current coronavirus situation in regards to containing the virus.

With attention to hygiene and regular cleaning, public touchscreen kiosks can reduce the spread of coronavirus significantly through helping to maintain social distancing. Self-service Kiosks can eradicate or greatly reduce the need for face-to-face interaction with customers and help maintain the proper minimum distance recommended by the South African government.

Traditional buttons are difficult to disinfect with their uneven surface and small gaps. Self-service kiosk screens, on the other hand, provide a smooth and even surface which allows for efficient and thorough sanitisation.

• Sanitisation and disinfection of all kiosks and touchscreens must be done both regulary and thoroughly.
• Where feasible, machines with hard-to-clean buttons should be replaced with touchscreen kiosk alternatives.
• Touchscreen Kiosks provide keys on a flat glass surface with no indents or gaps to viruses, dirt or liquid ingress.
• Kiosk displays should be flush, helping to stop bacteria and viruses from remaining on the outer enclosure of the display even after sanitisation.
• PCAP – Projected Capacitive Touch Screen Kiosk screens works with a gloved hand, helping to make for safer interaction and reducing the risk of spreading the coronavirus.