After the expansion, American firm Smarter AI is called Bullseye Sky Dubai in the region.

As Emirati cities move towards a smarter future with AI playing a larger role in the public service infrastructure than ever before, high tech security in connected urban spaces is also becoming a priority for the administration. Surveillance has been strengthened by facial recognition and cameras that can spot aggressive behaviour, even though deployment of such solutions at metro stations did raise eyebrows initially.

But despite concerns about privacy as well as data security, intelligent cameras have become increasingly common not just for security, but also for touch-free check-in at airports and monitoring consumer traffic at malls. In light of this growing demand for smart visual data analysis, an American firm known for making AI-backed cameras has entered the Middle Eastern market via Dubai, under the name Bullseye Sky Dubai.

The US-based company called Smarter AI offers a range of products which can strengthen security as well as law and order, along with business growth in the emerging smart city, with a connected ecosystem that supports such devices. Among them thermal cameras designed for detecting fever among crowds, are crucial to avoid an outbreak during the new normal, as the UAE is getting back on track after a pandemic.

Other than cameras which can flag infections, Smarter AI also makes dashcams to strengthen road security and bodycams, which relay live footage from the daily patrol to a control centre, and can also verify IDs. By linking IP cameras used across a particular space, the firm's technology is capable of creating a surveillance network to fortify security of residents.

At a time when data is the most valuable asset and can be a game-changer for multiple sectors, businesses may benefit from shelf cameras by Smarter AI, and streamline their operations. By monitoring stocks at stores or warehouses, the intelligent devices cut down time taken for managing goods, and also reduce pressure on the staff.

From drones that can scan or control crowds, to cameras that monitor footfalls for a mall or retail outlet, smart cameras are set to empower the vision for future ready cities and ventures.