Sensors

SRI develops sensor technologies with distinct advantages such as high speed, low cost, high sensitivity, and realtime feedback. For clients across many industries, SRI develops, tests, integrates, and deploys customized sensor solutions in these areas and more:

  • Remote sensing of Earth's atmosphere e.g., Advanced Modular Incoherent Scatter Radar

  • Optical sensing in marine environments

  • Trace gas and aerosol sensing to detect hazardous compounds

  • Optical and biological sensors for national defense and intelligence

  • Upconverting phosphor reporter technology for biowarfare defense

  • Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) for standoff detection of harmful biological agents and explosive substances

  • Multimodal biometric systems (e.g., Iris on the Move, VerifIR) to spot potential terrorists in a crowd 

  • Image sensors that can be customized for specific client solutions

  • Ultrasensitive laser spectroscopic sensor systems to detect trace species in the atmosphere 

  • Laser spectroscopic and biomedical sensors for medical diagnostics

  • Point-of-care devices for disease diagnosis and radiation exposure monitoring

  • Intelligent sensors for robots to navigate their surroundings

  • Sensor phenomenology and modeling

  • Vibration imaging sensors

Projects

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Early Detection Tool for Neglected Tropical Diseases

SRI is developing a novel point-of-care tool for the early detection of devastating diseases.

Topics: Biomarkers Disease Focus Areas Sensors
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High-Density Cylindrical Ion Trap Array Mass Spectrometer

SRI is developing small, highly sensitive arrays for pervasive monitoring of chemical and biological processes in the ocean and other environments.

Topics: Marine Science + Technology Microscience + Engineering Sensors Water Research
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Robust Biometric Recognition

SRI International is developing a system that delivers affordable, accurate iris recognition of moving subjects at a distance.

Topics: Border Security Homeland Security + National Defense Imaging Technologies Sensors
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Vibration Imaging Camera

SRI has developed a novel camera device that can detect unusual or excess vibrations in machinery and aircraft.

Topics: Homeland Security + National Defense Optical Materials Sensors

Products + Solutions

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Acadia® II Embedded Video Processors

Acadia® II is a real-time, low-power, integrated video processor that delivers enhanced perception and situational awareness. It supports embedded surveillance and portable processing needs for weapon-mounted sights, handheld range and target finders, unmanned air or ground platforms, and more.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Maritime + Port Security Robotics Sensors Unmanned Robotics Perception
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Arterial Tonometry for Blood Pressure Measurement

Arterial tonometry is a technique for blood pressure measurement in which an array of pressure sensors is pressed against the skin over an artery.

Topics: Medical + Surgical Devices Sensors
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Imaging Solutions

From sensor design and development to the packaging and manufacturing of high-performance sensors and cameras, SRI delivers a complete imaging solution.

Topics: Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Low-Light CMOS Imaging Medical Imaging Remote Sensing Satellite Technology Sensors Space Technology
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Integrated Solutions for the Mobile Command Post

SRI offers real-time integrated reconnaissance and surveillance solutions for vehicles. These mobile systems enable situational awareness in rapidly changing environments.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Sensors
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IOM N-Glance™ Modular System

An easy-to-use, modular identity-verification system for access control. The system allows users to network any number of iris readers to enforce secure access throughout a facility or campus.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Homeland Security + National Defense Sensors
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IOM PassPort™ Portal System

A convenient, high-throughput iris-recognition system that delivers uncompromising identity verification without delay. Ideal for high-traffic applications such as airports and border crossings, this walk-through portal has a processing speed of 30 people per minute.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Maritime + Port Security Sensors
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IOM RapID-Cam™ II Handheld Biometric System

This ruggedized, handheld device allows for simple biometric enrollment and identification anywhere in the field. The RapID-Cam II camera can capture dual-iris and facial images up to eighteen inches away—putting a comfortable distance between the user and the subject.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Sensors
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Iris on the Move® Biometric Identification Systems

Easy, fast, accurate biometric solutions for access control and identity verification. Iris on the Move (IOM) systems perform iris recognition effortlessly at a distance to ensure that only authorized individuals gain access to critical information, valuable assets, or secure locations.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Sensors
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Magnetic Encoding Technology

Until recently, there has not been a reliable, accurate, and inexpensive means to sense the motion and location of machine components such as hydraulic cylinders.

Topics: Laboratory + Industrial Automation Robotics Sensors
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SensorTags to Detect Over-Temperature Conditions

As buildings, bridges, and vehicles age, the effort to detect and remedy corrosion, stress fractures, and other damage can be lengthy and costly. SRI offers SensorTags—embeddable wireless microsensors to continuously monitor structural "health" from the inside out.

Topics: Sensors

Press Releases

HGH Infrared Systems and SRI International Sarnoff to Demonstrate Mobile Situational Awareness Solution at ASIS International

SRI International Sarnoff and HGH Infrared Systems will launch a new mobile situational awareness solution in booth 120 at the ASIS International tradeshow for the security industry on Sept. 10 – 13, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Sensors
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Iris on the Move® N-Glance™ Identification System Secures Access to the Auburn University Athletic Facility

SRI International Sarnoff’s Iris on the Move® (IOM) N-Glance™ identification system is now protecting access to the Auburn University athletic facility.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Sensors
Novel Wave-Powered Generators Deployed in Sea Trials off Florida Coast

SRI announced the deployment of a prototype buoy-mounted, ocean wave-powered generator off the coast of Florida in the Tampa Bay, part of a program sponsored by HYPER DRIVE Corporation, Ltd., a Japanese company.

Topics: Actuation + Power Generation Energy + Sustainability Energy Efficiency Marine Science + Technology Renewable Energy Sensors
SRI International and the National Disaster Resiliency Center Partner to Enhance First Responder Capabilities

SRI International and the National Disaster Resiliency Center (NDRC) have signed a strategic alliance agreement to collaborate on new technologies, systems, and enhanced training capabilities to assist first responders during emergency and disaster situations.

Topics: Homeland Security + National Defense Sensors
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SRI International and V.C.O.R.E. to Demonstrate Integrated Sensing Solutions

SRI and V.C.O.R.E. Solutions introduce Wild Cloud, a cloud-based regional situational awareness software tool.

Topics: 3D + Virtual Environments Communications + Networking Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Maritime + Port Security Mobile Device Applications Sensors
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SRI Sarnoff Introduces Portable Iris on the Move® Camera System for Identity Enrollment and Authentication

SRI Sarnoff has introduced the Iris on the Move (IOM) RapID-Cam II, a handheld, biometric enrollment and identity verification camera system.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Sensors
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TerraSight® EX Expeditionary System Launches at AUSA 2012

The TerraSight® EX video exploitation system, a compact, lightweight expeditionary version of the proven TerraSight platform, was introduced today by SRI International Sarnoff.

Topics: 3D + Virtual Environments Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Sensors

Events

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SRI Sarnoff will demonstrate its field-proven biometric and image processing solutions that deliver exceptional security without compromising ease of use.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Sensors
Wild Cloud: Comprehensive, Cloud-Based Situational Awareness

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