At ISC West 2026, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global leader in professional security and public safety solutions, will introduce its first cameras with generative AI running fully at the edge, enabling natural-language interaction with live video without relying on cloud services or external servers.
Following i-PRO's introduction of generative AI for forensic video analysis in 2025, this marks the next step in the company's GenAI strategy, bringing generative AI from post-event analysis into real-time on-camera operations.
With the new X-series fisheye cameras, i-PRO extends generative AI from post-event investigation into daily security operations such as live incident detection and real-time alerting, running directly on the camera without reliance on cloud services or analytics servers and enabling faster operator response.
Generative AI at the Edge for Real-Time Operations
At the core of the new fisheye cameras is a generative AI engine running fully on the edge, enabling real-time free-text detection based on natural-language descriptions rather than predefined rules or rigid attribute lists. Detection logic and feature extraction are performed entirely on the camera, without reliance on cloud services or external servers.
For live monitoring, operators can describe what they want to detect in plain language, such as “person lying down” or “delivery truck,” and the camera continuously monitors for those conditions, triggering alerts when detected. Because detection runs directly on the camera, the system delivers low-latency response, simplified deployment, and reduced infrastructure complexity.
Free text interaction changes the way people work with video. By embedding generative AI directly into the cameras, i-PRO simplifies operators' work by delivering real-time insights that support faster, more confident decisions, regardless of system size or complexity, while keeping data local, secure, and fully under the customer's control.
Faster Investigations with Privacy-Focused Design
For forensic investigations, generative-AI-powered free text search enables operators to locate people, vehicles, or objects across recorded video by typing a natural-language description. Feature extraction and metadata generation are performed on the camera, while the free text search itself is executed via i-PRO Active Guard using this on-camera metadata.
This architecture ensures sensitive video data remains on-premises, supporting privacy, compliance, and data-sovereignty requirements. By leveraging metadata rather than raw video streams, i-PRO's approach supports privacy-first deployments and responsible AI usage by design. Together, these capabilities reduce investigation time from hours to seconds, lower manual workloads, and help operators and partners automate workflows, accelerate response, and improve operational efficiency.
Expanding Edge Intelligence
Additional AI capabilities include AI On-Site Learning to adapt detection to the unique characteristics of each environment, and AI Processing Relay, which brings AI analytics to non-AI cameras through the new X-series models.
High-Performance Imaging Built for Demanding Sites
The cameras feature a true 12.5MP fisheye sensor, delivering clear, detailed panoramic views in both indoor and outdoor deployments. AI Noise Reduction significantly reduces noise and motion blur in low-light conditions, delivering clearer and more detailed images even in dark or nighttime environments.
Combined with IR illumination and an optional white LED for full-colour visibility, the camera ensures precise detection and reliable insights even in complete darkness.
Open Platform with Enterprise-Grade Security
Built on i-PRO's open architecture, the new cameras support Docker containers, allowing secure deployment of custom or third-party AI applications directly on the device. This flexibility helps organisations avoid vendor lock-in and extend the value of their existing systems.
Advanced cybersecurity features such as Secure Boot, signed firmware, and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliance make the camera suitable for high-security environments. Outdoor models include an IK11 and IP69-rated rugged housing, ensuring reliable operation in harsh conditions ranging from transportation hubs and industrial facilities to campuses and public venues.
