Axis Introduces Next-generation AI-powered Dome Cameras
Axis Communications has announced four robust AI-powered cameras offering outstanding image quality and forensic details in up to 8 MP, even in harsh weather and environments. Built on ARTPEC-9, they offer accelerated performance to run impressive analytics applications on the edge.AXIS Q3546-LVE and AXIS Q3556-LVE offer 4 MP resolution. They include a wide standard 10 mm lens or a 51 mm tele lens. In addition, AXIS Q3556-LVE has an acoustic sensor and AXIS Audio Analytics preinstalled. Users will be notified whenever something relevant happens, even when there's no visual indication. For instance, it can detect screams, shouts, as well as changes in sound level.There are also two 8 MP models available: AXIS Q3548-LVE and AXIS Q3558-LVE, where AXIS Q3558-LVE also includes an acoustic sensor with AXIS Audio Analytics.Built on ARTPEC-9, these AI-powered dome cameras offer accelerated performance and make it possible to run impressive analytics applications on the edge. For instance, they come with AXIS Object Analytics preinstalled to detect, classify, track, and count humans, vehicles, and types of vehicles. They also come with AXIS Image Health Analytics preinstalled, so users will be notified if the image is blocked, degraded, under-exposed, or redirected.Key features include: • Outstanding image quality in up to 8 MP• Next-generation AI-powered analytics• Variants with a choice of lenses available• Models with AXIS Audio Analytics preinstalled• Built-in cybersecurity with Axis Edge Vault
Made from high-grade aluminium, these robust, IK10-, IP66-, IP6K9K- and NEMA 4X-rated outdoor-ready cameras are both vandal- and impact-resistant. They have an operating temperature range from -55°C to 55 °C (-122 to 131°F). They can also be powered with DC and PoE to ensure power redundancy. What's more, Axis Edge Vault, a hardware-based cybersecurity platform, safeguards the device and offers FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure key storage and operations.
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