An Israeli military technology startup called Camero-Tech has unveiled an innovative radar-based device that it claims allows soldiers to literally “see through walls.”
Is it possible to see through walls? That’s how it is
The Xaver 1000 is a futuristic device designed like a diamond with four flaps that open outwards, which can provide intelligence units with “an unprecedented 3D visual image of situational awareness”, according to the company’s website. It has the ability to detect “living objects (static or dynamic) behind walls and construction obstacles”.
Requiring only one person to operate, the Xaver 1000 system uses algorithms to track targets behind an obstacle ( “See-Through-The-Wall ” technology), which are then displayed on a 10.1-inch screen installed in the the center of the device with a navigation system that allows the user to search around a room to see what is hidden inside.
That is, the device would be placed directly on a wall and allows viewing at such a high resolution that users can determine if a person is sitting, standing or lying down. Whether it is a child, an adult or a simple pet, allowing soldiers or police officers to know what they are facing on the other side of the wall.
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Camero claims that it uses AI systems to track patterns behind the materials and provide a layout of the room, as well as elements in the interior, but that’s about all we have at the moment.
The company claims that while they can’t offer the full X-ray vision package, they certainly come close. “Although we get close to that, it is highly unlikely that we can claim that we can actually ‘see through walls’ by using radio technology as super-realistic images that we can see with our eyes. But can we get a clear picture of the exact setting behind the wall? Here, the answer is certainly positive” , writes Camero Tech on its website.
The 16-kilogram device can also pack down significantly thanks to a foldable antenna, meaning it can be easily placed in almost any environment.
And what about security and privacy issues?
“The Xaver 1000 determines the most appropriate approach to ensure successful rescue missions in a variety of operational scenarios, such as hostage rescue situations,” said Amir Beeri, CEO and Founder of Camero-Tech . “It’s a true game changer for special forces and law enforcement teams conducting urban and rural operations that require reliable information on hidden living objects.”
While this tool could be very useful during search and rescue operations, allowing first responders to quickly identify trapped disaster victims, it also presents ominous new opportunities for invasive surveillance and privacy.
Reference: CAMERO-TECH
