Smart locks are electronic locking devices that enhance security. They can be controlled via smartphones or keypads. India has seen a rise in smart lock adoption due to urbanisation. Many models support biometric features, like fingerprint recognition. They integrate with home automation systems. However, awareness about cybersecurity risks remains low. Smart locks can also improve access control in commercial spaces.
Chennai-based fabless chip designer Mindgrove Technologies has entered into a two-year commercial partnership with Pune-based product design firm Pinetics to develop indigenous system-on-modules (SoMs) for biometric access control,...