Quanergy acquires Otus People Tracker software from Raytheon BBN for advanced autonomous driving and security LiDAR applications
29 August 2016
Quanergy Systems, Inc., the provider of solid-state LiDAR sensors and smart sensing solutions (earlier post), has acquired the Otus People Tracker software from Raytheon BBN Technologies. The software complements Quanergy’s existing software portfolio and, when used with Quanergy’s LiDAR sensors, creates an integrated hardware and software solution for advanced people detection and tracking applications within the security and autonomous driving markets.
Otus (named after a genus of owls) uses advanced algorithms to identify and to track people for safety and security in crowded environments at ranges exceeding 100 meters when used with Quanergy LiDAR sensors. The system features segmentation techniques identifying humans; background extraction; object clustering; sophisticated merge and split algorithms; persistent tracking algorithms; and other advanced features supporting robust crowd control. Support for multiple zones of interest is included, allowing users fine control over active monitoring.
| This screen capture shows how Raytheon BBN Technologies’ Otus Overwatch system sees people and their environment. The system’s algorithms can even detect anomalies in a person’s behavior, helping distinguish between ordinary people and potential threats. Click to enlarge. |
With the acquisition, Quanergy is offering the most intelligent and complete solution to track people in 3D and in real-time over large spaces. The combined solution has advantages over camera systems—including the ability to work in any weather or lighting conditions with fewer false alarms, along with the reduction of equipment and labor costs.
The acquisition of Raytheon BBN’s Otus People Tracker software is a significant milestone in Quanergy’s strategy and long term road map for LiDAR integration into larger transportation and automation platforms. Raytheon BBN is a recognized leader in the space, with the most advanced solution, and Quanergy is now further positioned to expand its footprint and accelerate its ability to deliver new levels of product performance.
—Dr. Louay Eldada, Quanergy CEO
The software is the foundation for Q-Guard, Quanergy’s 3D perimeter fencing and intrusion detection system.
Quanergy recently raised $90 million in Series B funding at a valuation well over $1 billion.
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