i-PRO Introduces Its first cameras with generative AI at the edge

At ISC West 2026, booth #26053, i-PRO, 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 introduction 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. This launch brings practical, real‑time intelligence to the edge to support faster, more confident decision‑making across everyday security scenarios.
 

Generative AI at the edge for real‑time operations

Generative AI at the edge changes how security teams interact with video, reducing manual configuration, simplifying workflows, and accelerating response. Designed for mission‑critical environments, the new line of fisheye cameras combines full 360‑degree coverage, advanced imaging performance, and enterprise‑grade cybersecurity.
 
At the core of the new fisheye cameras is a generative AI engine running fully on the edge, utilizing Ambarella’s CV72 AI vision SoC, 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,” said Gerard Figols, Chief Operating Officer at i‑PRO. “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.
 
For VMS integration, i‑PRO Active Guard performs free text search across recorded video, while real‑time free text detection and feature extraction remain fully on‑edge. 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 (AI‑NR, a core imaging differentiator of i‑PRO cameras) significantly reduces noise and motion blur in low‑light conditions, delivering clearer and more detailed images even in dark or nighttime environments. By improving image clarity at the source, AI‑NR enhances evidentiary value and improves the accuracy and reliability of AI‑based detection and metadata generation. Combined with IR illumination and an optional white LED for full‑color 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 organizations 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.
 

A new standard for panoramic security

Fisheye cameras are often chosen to eliminate blind spots and reduce infrastructure complexity. With the new X-series Fisheye lineup, i-PRO extends that value by combining panoramic coverage with generative AI at the edge, delivering intelligence that is faster to deploy, easier to use, and designed to scale without cloud dependency. With 360° coverage from a single device, organizations can reduce camera counts, cabling, storage, and licensing requirements, further lowering total system costs while simplifying installation and long‑term maintenance.
 
The new X-Series fisheye cameras with generative AI at the edge will be available globally beginning June 2026.