ImageDeep has launched Houndlight, a solar-powered security unit aimed at mining operations and other remote locations lacking electricity or internet access, Canadian Mining Journal reported. The artificial intelligence security company says the product combines sensors with automated deterrents and phone alerts, targeting sites where conventional power and communications infrastructure is absent.
According to the company, Houndlight operates using solar energy and battery power, with no Wi-Fi connection required. ImageDeep also says installation does not require an electrician or networking work. Those claims place the emphasis on deployment at remote operations without the electrical and network arrangements associated with more conventional security installations. The report does not provide installation costs or deployment times.
The unit’s sensors track people and vehicles during both daylight and darkness. Detection of movement automatically activates a bright light, a siren and a spoken warning, while alerts are also sent to users’ phones. Canadian Mining Journal describes these functions as part of the same unit, bringing detection, on-site warnings and remote notification together rather than presenting them as separate products.
ImageDeep founder Niall Dorr said remote mining and industrial operations were exposed to theft and vandalism because they could hold valuable assets while lacking power and permanent security. He positioned Houndlight as an alternative to the expense and complexity of traditional systems. These are the company’s stated reasons for developing the product, rather than independently verified findings about its effectiveness.
For operators using more than one unit, ImageDeep says multiple Houndlights can be linked through a central platform that provides access to alarms and video. The report says the system has been tested on the AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile networks. ImageDeep also states that support extends beyond the US to Canada, the EU and the UK.