Defence IoT Startup CRON Systems Ties with Valley-based Firm to Prevent Illegal Immigration in India

CRON Systems, the Delhi-based defence tech startup, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration with Silicon Valley-based Quanergy Systems Inc., a global leader in the design and development of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and smart sensing solutions. The collaboration will allow CRON to upgrade detection features of its advanced ‘Kavach’ series for Indian armed forces and perimeter security.

CRON Systems, which has been working with Indian armed forces for perimeter security, will now team up with Quanergy to provide cutting-edge perimeter security to Indian forces. This could become a game changer for dealing with insurgency and illegal immigration.

CRON’s disruptive push to develop state-of-the-art intrusion detection systems, at a fraction of the cost compared to other companies in this space, is just one of the reasons why global giant Quanergy is looking to join forces with this startup. Through this strategic tie-up, Quanergy will provide its LiDAR-based security platform which will be integrated into CRON System’s “Kavach Z” series to bolster its technology.

[caption id="attachment_126231" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Tushar Chhabra, Co-founder & CEO CRON Systems[/caption]

Commenting on the development Tushar Chhabra, Co-founder & CEO CRON Systems, commented: “Quanergy is a global leader when it comes to LiDAR technology and this will be crucial for our upcoming Kavach Z series. Kavach Z has been designed understanding the complexities of the high altitude installations for proven capabilities for the Indo-Pak border in Kashmir. This tie-up will be a massive leap for both Quanergy and CRON. It will create a unique product that will be a prerequisite for all PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection System) requirements. The system now has the capability to not just ‘detect’ but also ‘classify’ and ‘track’ threats around perimeters.”

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“While LiDAR is most commonly known for its use in autonomous vehicles, it is also an efficient and powerful tool for securing vulnerable perimeters.” said Dr. Louay Eldada, CEO and Co-founder of Quanergy. “Our LiDAR technology integrated with CRON’s Kavach product provides a full-scale, cost-effective and efficient perimeter security solution.”

Built using CRON Smart Fusion technology, Kavach Z is an advanced all-weather, all-terrain intrusion detection product that provides complete situational awareness for any perimeter. Quanergy’s LiDAR technology will provide Kavach Z with the ability to see’ ahead of the perimeter boundary. One single unit of Kavach Z will allow the forces to secure a radius of 200 meters within which any intrusive movement will be detected. Quanergy’s remarkable LiDAR system enables an unlimited number of devices to be linked together, securing a perimeter of any size.

In March this year, CRON had signed an exclusive technology agreement with Israeli defence robotics company, Automotive Robotic Industry Ltd to integrate later's rovers with CRON’s laser-guided surveillance systems. Earlier this year, the startup had raised undisclosed amount in pre-series A funding from India’s premier early stage investor, YourNest.

Founded in 2015, by Tushar Chhabra, Farheen Ahmed, Saurav Agarwala and Tommy Katzenellenbogen, CRON Systems is defence technology company backed by TechStars and YourNest. It is developing next generation Internet of Things (IoT) based Intrusion Detection Systems for securing perimeters and borders.

It may also be recalled that last month, India`s Ministry of Defence (MoD) had given open challenges for startups to provide solutions in defence segment. The challenge was announced while launching the Defence India Startup Challenge to meet India`s technological needs of defence establishments. It is meant to build an eco-system of innovation and entrepreneurship in India for the defence sector to make India self-reliant.

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Defence IoT Startup CRON Systems Ties with Valley-based Firm to Prevent Illegal Immigration in India

CRON Systems, the Delhi-based defence tech startup, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration with Silicon Valley-based Quanergy Systems Inc., a global leader in the design and development of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and smart sensing solutions. The collaboration will allow CRON to upgrade detection features of its advanced ‘Kavach’ series for Indian armed forces and perimeter security.

CRON Systems, which has been working with Indian armed forces for perimeter security, will now team up with Quanergy to provide cutting-edge perimeter security to Indian forces. This could become a game changer for dealing with insurgency and illegal immigration.

CRON’s disruptive push to develop state-of-the-art intrusion detection systems, at a fraction of the cost compared to other companies in this space, is just one of the reasons why global giant Quanergy is looking to join forces with this startup. Through this strategic tie-up, Quanergy will provide its LiDAR-based security platform which will be integrated into CRON System’s “Kavach Z” series to bolster its technology.

[caption id="attachment_126231" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Tushar Chhabra, Co-founder & CEO CRON Systems[/caption]

Commenting on the development Tushar Chhabra, Co-founder & CEO CRON Systems, commented: “Quanergy is a global leader when it comes to LiDAR technology and this will be crucial for our upcoming Kavach Z series. Kavach Z has been designed understanding the complexities of the high altitude installations for proven capabilities for the Indo-Pak border in Kashmir. This tie-up will be a massive leap for both Quanergy and CRON. It will create a unique product that will be a prerequisite for all PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection System) requirements. The system now has the capability to not just ‘detect’ but also ‘classify’ and ‘track’ threats around perimeters.”

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“While LiDAR is most commonly known for its use in autonomous vehicles, it is also an efficient and powerful tool for securing vulnerable perimeters.” said Dr. Louay Eldada, CEO and Co-founder of Quanergy. “Our LiDAR technology integrated with CRON’s Kavach product provides a full-scale, cost-effective and efficient perimeter security solution.”

Built using CRON Smart Fusion technology, Kavach Z is an advanced all-weather, all-terrain intrusion detection product that provides complete situational awareness for any perimeter. Quanergy’s LiDAR technology will provide Kavach Z with the ability to see’ ahead of the perimeter boundary. One single unit of Kavach Z will allow the forces to secure a radius of 200 meters within which any intrusive movement will be detected. Quanergy’s remarkable LiDAR system enables an unlimited number of devices to be linked together, securing a perimeter of any size.

In March this year, CRON had signed an exclusive technology agreement with Israeli defence robotics company, Automotive Robotic Industry Ltd to integrate later's rovers with CRON’s laser-guided surveillance systems. Earlier this year, the startup had raised undisclosed amount in pre-series A funding from India’s premier early stage investor, YourNest.

Founded in 2015, by Tushar Chhabra, Farheen Ahmed, Saurav Agarwala and Tommy Katzenellenbogen, CRON Systems is defence technology company backed by TechStars and YourNest. It is developing next generation Internet of Things (IoT) based Intrusion Detection Systems for securing perimeters and borders.

It may also be recalled that last month, India`s Ministry of Defence (MoD) had given open challenges for startups to provide solutions in defence segment. The challenge was announced while launching the Defence India Startup Challenge to meet India`s technological needs of defence establishments. It is meant to build an eco-system of innovation and entrepreneurship in India for the defence sector to make India self-reliant.

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Delhi-based Startup To Provide Driverless Trucks To The Indian Army

Delhi-based defence IoT startup CRON Systems is working to develop the prototype of fully-functional driverless truck this year to help Indian army to deal in hostile locations. According to the team of CRON Systems, the first prototype would be ready within next six months. About 40 team members including co-founders of CRON Systems, Tushar Chhabra, Saurav Agarwala, and Tommy Katzenellenbogen are working together on the development of this prototype.

Chhabra was quoted as saying to Economic Times today, “We intend to do a pilot before December this year and have a fully functional product up and running by the first quarter next year.” He claimed that autonomous trucks can help soldiers figure out the best routes and give them zero-visibility driving capability. The existing trucks themselves will be equipped with autonomous facilities. The advantage of these vehicles is that they can reach to the soldiers during emergency without any human involvement. Further, they reduce causality by replacing soldiers at intrusion points during search operations.

The startup is already in advanced stage of discussion with two biggest automobile manufacturers in India to use the technology in their trucks. In addition, a lot of the back-end technology has been formed by collaborating with Automotive Robotics, a player in the engine and power train testing field. Chhabra said, “We plan to make a plug and play model which can be used to convert the existing trucks into autonomous or at least semi-autonomous vehicles."

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The startup, which had earlier developed encrypted communication system miCRON, laser walls for the Border Security Force and laser-guided surveillance systems, has come up with an offline mapping system for trucks. The laser walls at the border are used as pointers for the trucks to communicate and drive forward. Chhabra added, “At borders, we cannot use the satellite maps. That would be like giving away the positions. So, we have developed an offline mapping system.”

To safeguard against cyber threats, all the platforms along the border are connected to CRONet, an internal communication network. CRONet will not talk to any other device except the device available to the forces. “All our products are primarily designed for the Border Security Forces and Indian Army. We have three-four people sitting at our office who work 24X7 to prevent such incidents,” Chhabra concluded.

Notably, CRON Systems also singed a technology pact with Israel’s defence robotics company Automotive Robotic Industry Ltd (ARI) to integrate smart ARI rovers with CRON’s laser-guided surveillance systems.

Launched in 2015, CRON Systems joins deep research in lasers, data, artificial intelligence, encrypted communications and automation to offer accurate and seamless laser-guided intruder detection infrastructure. In January this year, the startup had received funding from YourNest, India’s leading early stage investor for the deployment of cutting edge technology solutions for the Indian security forces.

Moreover, some of the solutions produced by CRON Systems have also been adapted for commercial purposes by different industries. Tushar Chhabra, Saurav Agarwala and Tommy Katzenellenbogen founded CRON Systems in 2015. Its initial product the KAVACH Laser Wall, powered by Infrared and Laser is a Perimeter Intrusion Detection Platform has already applied at the Indo-Pak border for helping Border Security Forces (BSF). The startup is also working on Automated Drones and Smart Fencing to empower border forces with critical facilities.

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Defence IoT Startup CRON Systems Inks Technology Pact with Israel’s Defence Robotics Company ARI

CRON Systems, the Delhi-based defence IoT startup, today announced signing an exclusive technology agreement with Israeli defence robotics company, Automotive Robotic Industry Ltd (ARI) to integrate ARI rovers with CRON’s laser-guided surveillance systems. The integrated smart solution is targeted to serve the $50 billion perimeter security market globally. The collaboration could significantly improve the way the nation’s borders are guarded, by allowing machines to be the eyes on the ground and be the first responders and thereby reducing risk to the life of thousands of soldiers. At least 30 pilots have been scheduled for the BSF in Punjab and Jammu to demonstrate effectiveness in intrusion detection while reducing risk for soldiers.

The technology collaboration comes weeks after CRON secured pre-series A funding from early stage VC Fund YourNest. “This merger opens up the $50-billion international market for us. We want to contribute in defence forces’ equipment and weapons modernization drive. We can make a number of existing defence products smart and automated,” said Tushar Chhabra, founder and CEO of CRON Systems.

Started in 2015, CRON Systems combines deep research in lasers, data, artificial intelligence, encrypted communications and automation to offer accurate and seamless laser-guided intruder detection infrastructure. It has already bagged orders from the BSF and the Indian army for border surveillance. ARI builds all terrain and weatherproof Amstaff automated-rovers for defence forces. The tech merger will allow CRON to integrate Amstaff rovers with its command & control dashboard, which can be rushed to respond to intrusions instantly. The solution reduces response time to intrusions and mitigate element of surprise for soldiers patrolling the border.

“ARI develops the most advanced mission-oriented autonomous ground vehicles (AGV). While CRON surveillance system will be the mind and eye, ARI rovers will be its troops to respond to intrusions. The combined product will make the entire surveillance apparatus more reliable and responsive. This merger aligns with our vision to develop user-friendly and cost-effective AGV solutions,” said Amos Goren, founder of ARI Ltd.

CRON’s array of offerings include, integrated intrusion detection and smart fencing solution comprising laser walls, surveillance drones, and a command & control dashboard connected with an independent and encrypted communication network. It is a suitable product for every area or facility that needs to be fenced or guarded; like army camps, defence airstrips or industrial facilities.