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Face Recognition Attendance System in Dubai and the UAE
Touchless SPRINTER face terminals, software and local support
A face recognition attendance system identifies each employee by their face and records the exact time they arrive and leave. There is nothing to touch, no card to lose and no way for one worker to punch in for another.
NexGen designs its own SPRINTER face recognition attendance machines and the Sprinter software in Dubai. We install them across the UAE, connect them to your HR and payroll, and support them after go-live. Since 2005, more than 10,000 customers in construction, healthcare, education, hotels and government have trusted NexGen.
How face recognition attendance works
1. Register
Each employee's face is registered once on the machine or in the software. It takes a few seconds.
2. Look at the machine
The employee walks up and looks at the camera. The SPRINTER machine recognises the face and records the time.
3. Data goes to the software
Punches go to the Sprinter software over LAN, WiFi or 4G. Managers see live attendance from every site.
4. Hours go to payroll
Sprinter calculates working hours, overtime, late arrivals and leave, and sends them to your HRMS or payroll.
SPRINTER face recognition attendance machines
See all 16 models, including fingerprint machines, on the biometric attendance machines page.
Face recognition vs fingerprint attendance
| Face recognition | Fingerprint | |
|---|---|---|
| Touch needed | No, fully touchless | Yes |
| Dirty, wet or worn fingers | Not a problem | Can fail to read |
| Speed at busy entrances | Very fast, some models read several faces at once | One person at a time |
| Buddy punching | Stopped | Stopped |
| Hygiene (hospitals, food) | Best choice | Shared surface |
| Cost | Higher | Lower |
| Best for | Construction sites, hospitals, large workforces | Small offices and shops |
Who uses face recognition attendance?
Construction and contracting: hundreds of workers on many sites, often with dirty hands. Outdoor models like the FR40 and 4G models like the FR10M 4G work where there is no office network.
Hospitals and clinics: touchless attendance for doctors and nurses on rotating shifts, with access control for restricted areas.
Schools, hotels and retail: fast attendance for staff at many branches, with one cloud report for HR.
Face recognition attendance: frequently asked questions
What is a face recognition attendance system?
A face recognition attendance system uses a camera terminal to identify each employee by their face and record the time they clock in and out. The software then calculates working hours, late arrivals, overtime and leave for payroll.
Is face recognition better than fingerprint attendance?
Face recognition is touchless and fast, and it works when fingers are dirty, wet or worn, so it suits construction sites, hospitals and busy entrances. Fingerprint machines cost less and suit small offices. Some SPRINTER models, such as the FR55, support both in one device.
Does it work if employees wear a face mask?
Yes. SPRINTER models such as the FR30 and FR10-M detect masks and can still recognise employees wearing them.
How many employees can one machine handle?
It depends on the model. The SPRINTER FR55 stores 5,000 faces, the FR30 up to 30,000 users and the FR40Pro up to 50,000 faces, and it can recognise 5 faces at the same time.
Can one employee clock in for another (buddy punching)?
No. The employee must stand in front of the machine, so a colleague cannot punch in for them with a card or PIN.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. SPRINTER machines keep recording attendance and store the logs inside the device. The data is sent to the Sprinter software when the connection returns. The FR10M 4G and FR40Pro also have built-in 4G.
Where is the face data stored?
Face templates are stored on the SPRINTER machine and in your Sprinter software, either on Sprinter Cloud or on your own server. You choose where your employee data stays.
What is the price of a face recognition attendance system in the UAE?
The price depends on the model, the number of machines and sites, and the software option you choose. Contact us for a free site survey and a quote that includes the machines, software, installation and support.