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 and Technology Microscience and Engineering Sensors Water Research
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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 and National Defense Optical Materials Sensors
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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 and National Defense Imaging Technologies Sensors

Products + Solutions

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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 and 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 and Port Security 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 and National Defense Sensors
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TerraSight® Full Motion Video (FMV) Processing

SRI’s TerraSight real-time video processing and exploitation suite enables users to extract maximum value from air and ground video surveillance. TerraSight instantaneously presents critical information from widely distributed sensors in one 3D common operating picture (COP).

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

TerraSight real-time video processing software enables C4ISR competencies and increases mission capability for diverse groups of military and non-military users—from tactical operators and image analysts to mission commanders and border patrol officers.

Topics: 3D and Virtual Environments Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Mobile Device Applications Remote Sensing Sensors
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TerraSight® FMV Processing Systems

TerraSight software products are integrated into complete system platforms—from large, multi-sensor or multi-processing workstations for field applications to laptops performing single-sensor exploitation or forensic analysis.

Topics: 3D and Virtual Environments Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Sensors
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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 and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Maritime and Port Security Robotics Sensors Unmanned Robotics Perception
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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 and Reconnaissance Low-Light CMOS Imaging Medical Imaging Remote Sensing Satellite Technology Sensors Space Technology
VerifIR™ Video Surveillance Camera
VerifIR™ Video Surveillance Camera

Detecting a concealed bomb before it explodes in a crowded airport or sports stadium is critical. The VerifIR standoff camera system helps users find and characterize hidden threats in congested areas.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Remote Sensing 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 and National Defense Sensors

Press Releases

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Drive-Up Biometric System from SRI International Sarnoff Wins New Product Showcase Award at ISC West 2013

SRI International Sarnoff’s Iris on the Move® (IOM) PassThru™ drive-up identification system was named Best in Biometrics, Identification and Credentialing by the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West 2013.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security and National Defense Sensors
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SRI International Sarnoff Introduces Iris on the Move® Drive-Up Biometric System at ISC West 2013

SRI International Sarnoff brings the security of iris recognition to drive-up applications with its new Iris on the Move® (IOM) PassThru™ system. This multimodal biometric product quickly captures face and iris images for accurate identity authentication at the perimeter of any location.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security and National Defense Sensors
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The ‘Bots are Back at Xconomy’s Second Annual Robotics Forum at SRI International

Leading thinkers and innovators will gather at SRI headquarters in Menlo Park, California on April 11 to explore how robots are transforming the economy at Xconomy’s "Robots Remake the Workplace."

Topics: 3D and Virtual Environments Actuation and Power Generation Advanced Manipulation and Automation Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision Robotics 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 and Virtual Environments Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Homeland Security and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Sensors
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 and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance 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 and National Defense 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 and 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 and Virtual Environments Communications and Networking Homeland Security and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Maritime and Port Security Mobile Device Applications 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 and 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 and Power Generation Energy and Sustainability Energy Efficiency Marine Science and Technology Renewable Energy Sensors

Events

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Intersec 2013

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 and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Sensors
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AUSA Winter Symposium & Exposition 2013

Showcasing end-to-end solutions for force protection. SRI is demonstrating field-proven products for real-time vision processing, video exploitation, and identity verification.

Topics: Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Sensors
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Security & Policing Exhibition

SRI Sarnoff will demonstrate its field-proven biometric and image processing solutions that deliver exceptional security without compromising ease of use. These breakthrough security solutions improve access control, perimeter protection, and persistent surveillance.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Sensors
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Border Security Expo 2013

SRI Sarnoff will demonstrate its field-proven, easy-to-use products for access control, time and attendance, persistent surveillance, and situational awareness. Capabilities include indoor/outdoor biometric identity authentication, real-time video processing, and 3D visualization.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Homeland Security and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Sensors
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ISC West 2013

SRI Sarnoff will demonstrate its field-proven, easy-to-use products for access control, time and attendance, persistent surveillance, and situational awareness. Capabilities include indoor/outdoor biometric identity authentication, real-time video processing, and 3D visualization.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Maritime and Port Security Sensors
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Passenger Terminal Expo 2013

SRI will demonstrate its family of easy-to-use, indoor/outdoor iris biometric solutions. These products enable fast, accurate identity authentication for access control and time and attendance—delivering complete awareness and total security without compromising throughput or ease of use.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Sensors
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AUVSI's Unmanned Systems 2013

SRI will be exhibiting at AUVSI's Unmanned Systems 2013.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security and National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Sensors

Publications

Implementation of an Augmented Reality System for Training Dismounted Warfighters

This paper, published in the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation & Education Journal, addresses the need within the military to enhance its training capability to provide more realistic and timely training, but without incurring excessive costs in time and infrastructure.

Topics: Computational Materials and Devices Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism GPS Tracking and Precision Navigation Imaging Technologies Remote Sensing Research and Development Programs Sensors Signal Processing Training Systems
Multi-Sensor Navigation Algorithm Using Monocular Camera, IMU and GPS for Large Scale Augmented Reality

In this paper, published in IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR), 2012. Camera tracking system for augmented reality applications that can operate both indoors and outdoors is described.

Topics: 3D and Virtual Environments Computational Materials and Devices Computer Vision GPS Tracking and Precision Navigation Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Research and Development Programs Sensors Signal Processing
Long-Range Pedestrian Detection Using Stereo and a Cascade of Convolutional Network Classifiers

In this paper, published in Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2012. We present a system for detecting pedestrians at long ranges using a combination of stereo-based detection, classification using deep learning, and a cascade of specialized classifiers.

Topics: Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism GPS Tracking and Precision Navigation Research and Development Programs Robotics Sensors Signal Processing
Multiple Target Tracking by Integrating Track Refinement and Data Association

In this paper, published in the 15th International Conference on Information Fusion (FUSION), 2012 Multiple target tracking that integrates target model estimation and data association steps is described.

Topics: Computational Materials and Devices Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism GPS Tracking and Precision Navigation Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Research and Development Programs Sensors Signal Processing Target Validation and Assay Development
Real-Time Low-Power Image Enhancement of Low SNR Imagery with Moving Objects

In this paper, published in SPIE. SRI’s new NV-CMOS image sensor technology is designed to capture images over the full range of illumination from bright sunlight to overcast starlight.

Topics: Computer Vision Cyber Security Homeland Security and National Defense Imaging Technologies Low-Light CMOS Imaging Robotics Sensors
Multi-Modal Pedestrian Detection on the Move

In this paper published in IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Practical Robot Applications (TePRA), 2012. This paper presents an on-the-move pedestrian detection system that utilizes multiple sensor modalities to improve detection rates at deployable computational loads.

Topics: Computer Vision GPS Tracking and Precision Navigation Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Sensors Signal Processing
A LIDAR Streaming Architecture for Mobile Robotics with Application to 3D Structure Characterization

In this paper, published in IEEE. International Conference on Robotics and Automation. We present a novel LIDAR streaming architecture for real-time, on-board processing using unmanned robots.

Topics: 3D and Virtual Environments Computer Vision Imaging Technologies Robotics Sensors Signal Processing
Stable Vision-Aided Navigation for Large-Area Augmented Reality

In this paper, published in IEEE Virtual Reality Conference 2011, SRI presents a unified approach for a drift-free and jitter-reduced vision-aided navigation system.

Topics: 3D and Virtual Environments Computational Materials and Devices Computer Vision Imaging Technologies Sensors Signal Processing
Seamless Indoor/Outdoor 6 DOF Tracking of Trainees and Weapons

In this paper, published in The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation & Education Conference (I/ITSEC). In this paper we present a system for tracking the trainee's location, head orientation, and weapon orientation that provides high precision and does not require an instrumented site.

Topics: 3D and Virtual Environments Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism GPS Tracking and Precision Navigation Imaging Technologies Remote Sensing Sensors Signal Processing
Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion Algorithm for Ubiquitous Infrastructure-Free Localization in Vision-Impaired Environments

In this paper, published in In this paper, IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2010. We present a unified approach for a camera tracking system based on an error-state Kalman filter algorithm.

Topics: 3D and Virtual Environments Computer Vision GPS Tracking and Precision Navigation Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Sensors Signal Processing Software Engineering
IOM PassThru Drive-Up Biometric System Demo

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