(NEXSTAR) – The Transportation Security Administration has already done away with requiring travelers to take off their shoes during screenings, and the agency has introduced lines dedicated for families.

Now, TSA is launching a futuristic means of getting through security.

On Tuesday, the tech firm CLEAR announced a pilot, public-private partnership with TSA to bring biometric "eGates" to select U.S. airports to "expedite the passenger experience and enhance security" ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup and America's 250th anniversary celebration.

The gates are meant to help you skip the TSA podium, where an agent verifies your identification and boarding pass before you can enter the security screening area.

The eGates use "real-time biometric verification" by matching your face with

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