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No key required: BMW uses face recognition to unlock its motorcycles
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BMW iFace provides a hi-tech way to thwart motorcycle thieves

The high-tech system will initially be available in boxer-engined BMWs, including the popular R1250 GS.BMW’s Motorrad motorcycle division is using eye and facial recognition to help thwart motorcycle thieves.

The system stores a three-dimensional image of authorised riders and if it makes a positive identification, the ignition, steering lock and other locking functions are released so the rider can start the motorcycle.

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