Security firm GWACS has collaborated with Lantronix to develop a military-grade gunshot detection system for the commercial market. Uses of the new Acoustic Event of Interest (AEI) platform include detection of active shooters in public spaces, such as schools, hospitals, construction sites and entertainment venues.

Californian IoT compute specialist Lantronix worked with Oklahoma-based GWACS Defence to deliver the edge-based system employing Lantronix’s Open-Q 8250CS System on Module (SOM). The Open-Q 8250CS is based on Qualcomm QCS8250 System-on-Chip (SoC). The two firms also engineered the solution together.

“The successful development of our gunshot detection solution exemplifies the powerful collaboration between GWACS Defense, Lantronix and Qualcomm, setting a new standard in acoustic detection, connectivity and public safety technology,” said Jud Gudgel, CEO of GWACS Defense Inc.

“With the help of Lantronix and its partnership with Qualcomm, GWACS is bringing advanced military-grade technology to the commercial market for the first time and at a price that is both competitive and compelling,” added Shel Jones, US Army LTC Retired, vice president of Business Development at GWACS Defense Inc.

“Lantronix’s advanced IoT SOM technology enhances connectivity and scalability, enabling GWACS Defense to make available its military-grade acoustic safety system to schools, hospitals, municipalities and private enterprises,” said Tom Thornton, Director, Compute Solutions, at Lantronix Inc.