AmberBox

Active Shooter Detection for Businesses | Y Combinator S16

1-15 employees
  • Cybersecurity
  • Headquarters address
    45 Turner Street, Whitechappel, London

    What We Do

    There were 372 mass shootings in the US in 2015, killing 475 people and wounding 1,870. The police on average are only called 5 minutes after the shooting starts, leading to substantial loss of life. First responders are typically on the scene 3 minutes later.

    The AmberBox detector utilises a patented gunshot detection algorithms to respond immediately following a firearm discharge. Utilising combined audio and infrared detection algorithm, the detector is able to determine the firearm signature instantly with a near-zero false alarm rate. Upon activation, the detector alerts the first responders through our reporting network, and can link to a access control system to initiate lockdown. It can also sound an alarm signal throughout the detector network if desired as part of a response plan.

    As a result lives are saved through an instant warning, customisable notification system and building lockdown, reducing police response times by up to 63%.

    Tech stack

    Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Angular.JS, React.js, SQL, MongoDB, Node.js, Git, Linux, HTML5 & CSS3, Ruby on Rails, NodeJS, Docker