Australia is angling for a more digitized approach to identifying travelers who pass through the country's airports.

The futuristic vision of having a fully digital method of identifying individuals is not as distant as one might think. Australia has been implementing ePassport systems and SmartGates, CNet reported.

The country has been using electronic border control systems since 2007. It would not be long before travelers are greeted by digital booths upon entering the country, instead of airport personnel.

The future of traveling

The Australian government is spending about $93.7 million to implement the new technology, as part of its Seamless Traveler initiative. By 2020, the country aims to fully use a biometric recognition system.

This technology will recognize travelers by scanning their fingerprint, iris, and face. This fully-automated booth will replace the country's existing SmartGates, according to Tech Radar.

The new technology will also be able to identify potential threats. The source mentions that a system called "selective permeability" will help single out certain individuals.

Individuals who could pose a threat to others are filtered through the use of this method. Australia's head of border security, John Coyne, added that he thinks the country is doing "exceptionally well" in regards to implementing the technology.

Smoother traveling minus the airport hassle

With plans of "contact-less" approach to airport check-ins and security, Australia is setting the bar high for high-tech airports. The idea of seamlessly going through airports with the help of nothing but machines is becoming a reality.

This automated system will help eliminate hassles and delays caused by standing in long lines. However, it might take a long time before a system like this starts working without a hitch.