Criminal activity, ranging from burglary and unauthorized access to vandalism, remains a persistent and growing challenge across society. In the U.S. alone, a burglary occurs every 30 seconds, according to the FBI. The average financial loss per incident is $2,661, not accounting for the irreplaceable sentimental value of stolen items or the emotional and physical risk to people present during a trespass.

While financial damage is important, the most critical concern is safety. Unauthorized access to sensitive or crowded environments can put human lives at risk, disrupt operations, and compromise critical assets and data.

This challenge extends far beyond private homes. Universities must secure open campuses without restricting accessibility. Corporate offices and data centers need to protect intellectual property and sensitive information. Retailers face theft and fraud, while financial institutions, airports, manufacturing facilities, and critical infrastructure must prevent breaches that could have large-scale consequences. Stadiums and arenas add another layer of complexity, where crowd safety and rapid threat detection are essential.

The problem, therefore, is not only how to prevent crime but how to proactively detect, manage, and respond to security threats across diverse, high-risk environments, without compromising efficiency, privacy, or user experience.