Quanergy acquires OTUS People Tracker software from Raytheon BBN Technologies

Quanergy Systems, a leading provider of solid state LiDAR sensors and smart sensing solutions, has acquired OTUS People Tracker software from Raytheon BBN Technologies.

This software complements Quanergy’s current 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 makes use of sophisticated human perception algorithms to identify and track people for safety and security in crowded environments at ranges more than 100 meters when used with Quanergy LiDAR sensors.

The system comes with segmentation techniques for identifying humans, background extraction, object clustering, sophisticated merge and split algorithms, persistent tracking algorithms, and other advanced features supporting robust crowd control.

Further, support for multiple zones of interest is included, enabling users fine control over active monitoring.

With this acquisition, Quanergy will be able to offer intelligent and complete solution to track people in 3D and in real-time over large spaces.

The combined solution offers better 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.

Quanergy CEO Dr. Louay Eldada said: “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.”

This software is the basis for Q-Guard, Quanergy’s 3D perimeter fencing and intrusion detection system.

The company plans to demonstrate Q-Guard and the capability for tracking human subjects at the upcoming security tradeshow, ASIS 2016, which is being held from 12-15 September at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.