OpenWorks has announced the development of Vision Guard, a new autonomous surveillance system designed for border security. Vision Guard, which has been in development for the past year, is expected to be deployed in active and passive configurations with various end users in the near future.
Vision Guard is engineered for challenging environments and offers a portable, covert forward observation and autonomous surveillance solution. The system includes a panoramic optical sensor, a processor unit that powers and manages data from multiple sensors and a variety of active and passive sensors tailored to specific missions.
The system is designed to meet the evolving demands of border security, offering not only quick deployment but also ease of use in various operational environments. The system’s versatility ensures it can be effectively utilised in both temporary and permanent installations, enhancing situational awareness and response capabilities.
It is particularly suited for dismounted operations and features automated alerts with AI-driven detection and classification. Alerts are transmitted to a handheld tablet or other command systems through standard interfaces such as COT, ATAK and SAPIENT.
While Vision Guard can operate independently, it is also designed to complement existing long-range surveillance platforms and towers, filling gaps in coverage. The system can be set up within minutes and strategically placed to monitor areas that may be blind spots for larger systems.
OpenWorks plans to demonstrate Vision Guard later in 2024 and will showcase it at major European and North American test exercises to gather feedback from the end-user community and guide further development.
Vision Guard leverages technology already in use within other OpenWorks products, ensuring reliability and seamless integration into various operational scenarios. Its lightweight, portable design allows for rapid deployment in diverse environments, from rugged terrains to urban settings.
The system supports both active and passive surveillance, integrating data from optical sensors with third-party radar, acoustic and RF sensors to provide comprehensive coverage. Automated target classification helps reduce operator workload by focusing attention only on genuine threats.
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