Barak 555, part of the Drive Group, announced yesterday (Tuesday) the launch of a new security solution, Barak Light Guard, developed in collaboration with two Israeli technology companies: Innoviz, a leading LiDAR sensor manufacturer best known for its work in autonomous vehicles, and Cogniteam, an AI company specializing in robotics. The system provides real-time alerts on suspicious activity and intrusions, with a detection range of roughly 400 meters and object classification capabilities enabled by the fusion of LiDAR and AI.

Cogniteam, founded in 2010, develops artificial intelligence and robotics solutions. Its Nimbus platform allows companies to build, manage, and update robotic software remotely via the cloud. Cogniteam works with defense, logistics, and agricultural robotics firms, providing them with tools to train AI models, deploy them across different platforms, and perform real-time software updates. For Barak 555’s system, Cogniteam supplied the AI analytics layer: its software processes data from LiDAR sensors and cameras, classifies objects, and significantly reduces false alarms—one of the biggest challenges in security control rooms.

LiDAR Moves Into Security

While widely used in autonomous driving and robotics, LiDAR is now gaining traction in security applications. Unlike cameras, which struggle in darkness, glare, fog, or heavy rain, LiDAR generates high-resolution 3D maps of the environment regardless of weather. These capabilities are crucial for systems monitoring open areas and complex terrains, where traditional surveillance tools often fall short.

The global security market is still in the early stages of adopting LiDAR. Pilot projects have explored its use for border protection, airport perimeters, and military or industrial sites. Companies such as Quanergy and Velodyne in the U.S. and Hesai in China are developing similar solutions, but the sector remains young and in search of mainstream adoption.

“Significant Advantage in Monitoring Open Areas”

Benny Lev, CEO of Barak 555, emphasized the breakthrough:
“For the first time, this LiDAR-based system enables long-range imaging and real-time detection of moving objects. It provides significant advantages for monitoring and securing open areas such as border zones, military sites, and critical infrastructure.”

The Drive Group operates several major Israeli infrastructure companies, including Highway 6 (Derech Eretz), Carmel Tunnels, Derech HaTzafon, Derech Btucha, and Barak 555. Barak 555 itself has been active for nearly 40 years, delivering large-scale projects in security, protection, and communications nationwide.

[Picture above: Cogniteam]