AI video surveillance sees through smoke at 15–20 times lower cost
Russian scientists have developed a video surveillance system for extreme conditions. It recognizes a moving person in smoke and dust and, according to the team, can be deployed in just a couple of hours. The key difference is price: the solution costs 15–20 times less than a thermal imager. That makes it considerably more affordable for industrial, construction and emergency sites, where this kind of monitoring used to be too expensive.
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Russian scientists have unveiled an AI video surveillance system for extreme conditions. It can detect moving people in smoke and dust, and costs 15–20 times less than a thermal imager.
How does AI help video surveillance work in smoke?
AI keeps the ability to spot a person where an ordinary camera is almost useless. Smoke and dust reduce contrast, but the system remains stable even in good lighting.
How much does an AI video surveillance system cost?
The system costs 15–20 times less than a thermal imager and deploys in a couple of hours.
How does AI help detect a person in smoke and dust?
AI keeps the ability to spot a moving person where an ordinary camera is of little use. Smoke, dust and suspended particles quickly reduce contrast, but the system is trained to work in these conditions.
How does a neural network see through smoke and dust?
AI is used to preserve the ability to notice a person where an ordinary camera is almost useless, compensating for lost contrast and blurred outlines.
How many times cheaper is the system than a thermal imager?
The developers say the solution costs 15–20 times less than a thermal imager and deploys in a couple of hours.
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Key Questions Answered
How does AI help video surveillance work in smoke?
AI keeps the ability to spot a person where an ordinary camera is almost useless. Smoke and dust reduce contrast, but the system remains stable even in good lighting.
How much does an AI video surveillance system cost?
The system costs 15–20 times less than a thermal imager and deploys in a couple of hours.
How does AI help detect a person in smoke and dust?
AI keeps the ability to spot a moving person where an ordinary camera is of little use. Smoke, dust and suspended particles quickly reduce contrast, but the system is trained to work in these conditions.
How does a neural network see through smoke and dust?
AI is used to preserve the ability to notice a person where an ordinary camera is almost useless, compensating for lost contrast and blurred outlines.
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