Advanced security and surveillance solutions provider Synectics has unveiled Synergy DETECT, a new addition to its AI-powered Synergy suite. This innovative tool allows users to select and activate up to 12 AI-driven capabilities tailored to address specific safety, security, or operational challenges.
The introduction of Synergy DETECT represents a leap forward in simplifying risk detection across diverse environments, from industrial sites to public spaces. Its modular approach enables operators to address immediate needs while maintaining adaptability for future challenges.
Enhancing Health and Safety Protocols
The PPE Detection feature automates the identification of workers operating without essential safety gear, such as helmets or high-visibility vests, issuing real-time alerts to mitigate risks. Similarly, the Hazardous Area tool warns operators when individuals or vehicles enter zones marked as dangerous—whether near rail tracks or close to hazardous equipment.
To address workplace accidents, the system’s Fall Detection capability triggers alarms if it detects a worker slipping or collapsing, ensuring rapid response to emergencies. Additionally, the Stopped Object detection feature flags safety risks, such as stationary vehicles blocking critical access points or creating potential hazards for other traffic.
Heightened Security Awareness
Synergy DETECT also strengthens security by automating the identification of potential threats to people and assets.
Crowd Detection alerts operators when the number of people in a specified area exceeds safe or operational limits. This can signal the need for intervention in cases of overcrowding or assist in managing services during peak demand in retail and transport hubs.
For environments requiring tight access control, the Intrusion Detection tool provides precise monitoring of restricted areas, identifying unauthorised people or vehicles. This feature is invaluable for locations ranging from high-security zones to event venues.
Loitering Detection adds an extra layer of security, identifying unusual behaviour in areas where individuals or vehicles linger longer than expected, which could signal suspicious activity.
Streamlined Vehicle and Traffic Management
Vehicle monitoring is another core strength of Synergy DETECT, offering tools that ensure traffic flows smoothly and securely.
The system’s Multi-Object Detection and Counting capabilities alert operators to misplaced vehicles or unusual activity, while the Wrong Direction tool monitors for vehicles moving against expected traffic flow. This feature is particularly useful for identifying potential risks such as a fleeing suspect or an impaired driver.
The Traffic Counting tool aids in tracking the number of vehicles entering or exiting a specific zone, which is useful for managing parking availability or verifying clearances during emergency drills. Meanwhile, the Zone Crossing feature focuses on monitoring incoming vehicles in sensitive areas.
Effortless Integration and Adaptability
Synergy DETECT is designed for ease of use. Once the hardware is installed, users can link any camera in their network—including fixed, PTZ, and thermal models—to the system. The AI tools are customisable to match an organisation’s precise needs, with adjustable parameters such as zone size, sensitivity, and alarm frequency.
Dan Noble, Head of Product Strategy for Synergy, emphasised the user-centric design:
“AI can significantly enhance surveillance-based risk detection, but only if the tools are intuitive and adaptable. Synergy DETECT ensures that busy surveillance teams can deploy advanced capabilities effortlessly, fully tailored to their specific requirements.”
By combining powerful AI features with flexible, user-friendly interfaces, Synergy DETECT empowers organisations to tackle complex safety and security challenges, setting a new benchmark in risk detection technology.
For more information about Synergy DETECT, visit Synectics’ website or contact a local representative to explore its capabilities.