LAS VEGAS - The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) demonstrated SeeTrue’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based screening technology in collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Innovation Task Force (ITF) at the Innovation Checkpoint at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
SeeTrue’s AI solution, designed to enhance baggage screening, was tested as part of the passenger-accessible property screening process during a field operational assessment. The demonstration followed its selection in May 2023 for a comprehensive evaluation under a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) with DHS S&T’s Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL). After successful laboratory evaluations, SeeTrue’s AI-based screening solution was chosen for further testing in a live airport environment.
The technology integrates with Computed Tomography (CT) scanners to automatically detect prohibited items, aiming to improve both the efficiency and security of TSA screening operations while enhancing the passenger experience.
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SeeTrue’s AI enhances CT scanners by analyzing 3D images in real-time, using algorithms to identify potential threats such as weapons or explosives. The system can detect items even when obscured or packed tightly, improving accuracy and reducing false alarms. By speeding up the screening process and reducing the need for manual checks, the technology aims to improve both operational efficiency and security.
"We are excited to work with DHS S&T and TSA to bring open architecture and artificial intelligence into a live demonstration on our journey to make screening fast and secure," said Assaf Frenkel, SeeTrue's Co-Founder and CEO. "We are grateful to DHS S&T's TSL and TSA ITF for making this a reality."
