Athena Security Has A Surprise for the X-Ray Community with its New WDS Safety Feature Set with the Apple iPad
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Athena Security, an innovative provider of AI-powered entryway security technology, announces the upcoming release of a major software solution update aimed at enhancing X-Ray safety for visitors and putting more process and controls into operations of the weapons detection system with X-Ray security solution. The update, includes several new safety features designed to improve safety awareness and streamline X-ray screening processes.
Key highlights of the release include:
- Continuous Safety Presence Monitoring for X-ray Stations: A new operational safety feature (patent pending) which helps stop visitors from accidental exposure to radiation when operators leave the X-Ray unattended.
- Local AI for Faster Threat Detection: A new on-device AI model now runs directly on Apple iPads used at AI based X-ray stations, significantly reducing detection latency which helps the X-Ray stop the belt faster if a weapon is found thus trapping threats inside the X-ray. The model currently identifies knives, firearms, and ammunition, with additional object recognition as requested for clients. This improves response time significantly—detects threats earlier, enabling quicker action and reducing potential harm.
- Enhanced X-ray Feed Controls: Operators can now crop and zoom live X-ray feeds for detailed inspection of specific items, improving safety with focus without affecting the AI's full-scope analysis. This gives users more control during inspection, improving threat identification during manual review.
- Semi-Automated Operator Testing: Makes the operator test the X-Ray machine before operating to make sure it is in proper working order before using. Precision In Testing And Documentation Of WDS with X-ray part of DHS best practices.
- Centralized Operator Overwatch: Enables expert oversight from a central command center. Alerts are transmitted to your datacenter for review, reducing the need for highly trained onsite personnel and leading to significant time and cost savings for the organization.
"Athena's mission is to help save lives through technical innovation," said Lisa Falzone, co-founder and president. "This release marks a significant step in our commitment to creating safer public environments through smarter, faster, and more reliable security controls and processes."
These technological patent pending safety control advancements position Athena as an innovative leader in safety for AI-driven X-Ray security solutions.
About Athena Security:
Athena Security is a trusted leader in AI-powered entryway security solutions, purpose-built to protect people and prevent violence before it happens. Specializing in concealed weapons detection, AI-assisted X-ray scanning, and visitor management, Athena serves high-risk environments such as hospitals, schools, and government facilities—where safety is mission-critical.
Designed on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) best practices, Athena's platform combines cutting-edge computer vision, real-time alerting, and intuitive user experiences to detect concealed threats. From visitor screening and incident reporting to holograms and AR alert glasses, Athena delivers a comprehensive, scalable platform to modern security challenges.
For more information, visit https://athena-security.com
Media Contact:
Chris Ciabarra
+1-833-928-4362
SOURCE Athena Security
Share this article