ProjectOverview
Client
The Recovery Lounge, located inside AUT Millennium, is a specialised recovery facility focused on athlete performance and rehabilitation.
AUT Millennium is a high-performance training hub used by elite and amateur athletes, offering world-class facilities including pools, gyms, and sports science services. The Recovery Lounge complements this by providing access to recovery technologies such as compression therapy, cold exposure, and other performance-focused treatments.
Sector
Health & Fitness / Sports Performance / Controlled Access
Installed by
The situation
The Recovery Lounge needed a way to control access to a restricted recovery area within a busy, shared facility.
Key challenges:
- Managing both staff and paying members
- Restricting general public access from the wider AUT Millennium facility
- Providing a fast, touchless entry experience suitable for athletes
- Avoiding cards or fobs that could be lost, shared, or forgotten
The Solution
We supplied a biometric access control system designed for controlled environments with mixed user groups:
Hardware
- 2 × ZKTeco SpeedFace M4 terminals
- Facial recognition
- Palm recognition (touchless option)
- Fast authentication for high-traffic entry points
Software
- ZKBio CVAccess
A modern web-based access control platform used to:- Manage staff and member access
- Assign access levels and schedules
- Monitor entry logs and activity
How it works in practice
- Main entry door:
Controlled access point limiting entry to authorised users only (staff + approved members) - Authentication methods:
- Facial recognition for quick, seamless entry
- Palm recognition as a touchless alternative
- User groups:
- Staff: full access
- Members: access limited to valid sessions or approved timeframes
- Management:
Admins use CVAccess to quickly add/remove users and adjust permissions as needed.
Why this approach works
- No cards or apps required
Users don’t need to carry anything — ideal for athletes moving between training and recovery. - Fast throughput
Facial recognition keeps entry smooth, even during peak periods. - Touchless operation
Palm recognition provides a hygienic option in a shared recovery environment. - Clear control in a shared facility
Ensures only authorised users enter the Recovery Lounge, even within a busy sports complex.
Outcomes
- Improved access control without disrupting user flow
- Reduced admin overhead (no lost cards or reissues)
- Better user experience for athletes and members
- Secure separation from the wider AUT Millennium facility
Technology snapshot
- Devices: ZKTeco SpeedFace M4 (Face + Palm recognition)
- Platform: zkbio cvaccess (web-based access control)
- Use case: Staff and member-controlled entry in a shared high-performance facility
Looking for a similar solution?
If you’re interested in learning more about ZKTeco access control and how it can enhance your business, get in touch with our team today. We’ll help you design a secure, user-friendly system that streamlines operations and elevates the customer experience.
