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AI model · Weapon detection

Real-time weapon detection for live camera feeds

AVA-X computer vision instantly detects handguns, rifles, shotguns, and bladed weapons in live feeds—even at extreme angles—with alerts to operators and security systems in seconds.

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Overview

Detection in context

How AVA-X surfaces threats in the operator view—built for control rooms and mobile monitoring.

Weapon detection — AI-powered real-time threat visualisation in the operator UI

Deep dive

Built for seconds that matter

AVA-X detects weapons as they enter the frame—even at difficult angles—and relays alerts to operators, alarm centres, and command systems without delay.

Handguns, rifles, shotguns and bladed weapons

Detection even at extreme camera angles

Real-time alerts to operators and systems

Features

Key capabilities

Advanced capabilities designed for real-world security scenarios and emergency response.

Fast detection

Optimised models deliver millisecond-level inference, flagging a threat before an assailant has left the area of observation.

Broad trained weapon types

From pistols to rifles, multiple weapon categories are pretrained into the models.

Automation

Send alarms and actions to third-party systems to seal doors, freeze elevators, or trigger PA systems via open APIs.

Authority escalation

Secure PSAP integrations push location-rich alerts to law enforcement via AlarmCenter integration.

Industries

Where it is deployed

Examples of how weapon detection supports security teams across sectors.

Instant Alerts

Schools

Staff receive instant alerts and lock classrooms before an intruder reaches a hallway.

Weapon Detection

Airports

Detect wide variety of weapons or unattended luggage.

Edge Analytics

Public Transport

In‑vehicle edge analytics warn public transport security personnel of armed passengers even without connectivity.

Grid Detection

Festivals & City Centers

Cameras pinpoint detected weapons and guide police to the exact grid.

Early Intervention

Stadiums

Stewards intervene before hooligans ignite trouble.

Next step

From live video to coordinated response

See how AVA-X weapon detection fits your access, monitoring, and investigation workflows—with alerts your teams can act on immediately.

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