A. Hailemariam & C. Partee
Syght, Inc., Colorado, United States
Keywords: Hyper-spectral imaging, millimeter wave, AI, imaging software
Syght has developed a series of long-wavelength, hyperspectral, standoff cameras that operate in the well-known visible and IR regimes as well as the greatly under-exploited millimeter and terahertz wavelengths. Although this capability has been long-sought, and versions have been shown in the literature, Syght has achieved ground-breaking SWAP-C and frame rate metrics (60 cm on a side, 20 kg, 80 W, and imaging at over 8 frames per second, at under US $20,000). The wavelengths that Syght cameras operate at are optimal for challenging environments like fog, darkness and mist, as well as passing through clothing and bags to detect concealed objects including ferrous and non-ferrous threats. Millimeter wave wavelengths are non-ionizing and already present in the ambient environment, so our solutions are safe to use on humans. Additionally, Syght’s’ cameras are passive, making the devices inherently stealthy, robust against jamming, and not requiring a need to test for possible electronic interference with other devices. With their ease of use and cost, Syght cameras can be deployed widely with the same minimal level of training that a conventional visible light camera would require.