i-PRO Showcases Latest “Made in Japan” Innovations

April 4, 2025

At The Security Show (TSE), on stand 5/G55, i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security), will showcase its brand new U-series range of AI-powered cameras for the first time in the UK.

Designed and manufactured in Japan, the U-Series delivers the accuracy of AI-based object detection to entry-level security installations. Built on efficient edge-computing architecture, it offers advanced capabilities — including intrusion detection, loitering alerts, direction monitoring, speeding, and line-crossing detection — without compromising on performance or affordability.

“After pioneering AI across our higher-end cameras, we’re excited to bring that same edge-based intelligence to the entry-level market,” said Gerard Figols, Chief Operating Officer at i-PRO. “Security organizations of any size can now benefit from AI-driven analytics.”

U-series highlights include:

AI Video Motion Detection (AI-VMD)
Built-in audio recording
Direct-to-cloud VSaaS support
FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cybersecurity compliance

The new lineup includes high-resolution imaging options — 2MP, 5MP, and 4K — in dome, box, and bullet formats, delivering enhanced clarity and precision. Built for flexibility, the U-series is an ideal fit for direct-to-cloud VSaaS deployments. With future firmware updates planned, these cameras will continue to evolve, adding new capabilities while maintaining a lightweight, efficient architecture. Adding AI to the U-Series cameras embodies i-PRO’s mission to democratize AI as a standard feature across all its camera lines, delivering real-time alarms, improving response times, strengthening data privacy and reducing bandwidth use.

Active Guard Analytics

At TSE, visitors will also be able to see the latest version of its award-winning Active Guard intelligent search application. Active Guard ensures that the wealth of metadata (98 unique characteristics from the X and S-series camera line-up) describing the unique attributes of humans and vehicles captured by i-PRO cameras are seamlessly delivered to popular Video Management Systems (VMS) from Milestone, Genetec, and others. This not only allows deep forensic search from edge-based AI analytics but also enables real-time notifications for operators of essential events that require attention.

High Zoom Bullet and Corner Cameras

Shown at TSE for the first time, the new High Zoom Bullet camera includes the longest IR illumination in its class (up to 250m) and unique automated functions that remove the burden from operators when focusing on unique objects of interest. For example, a High-Zoom bullet camera might initially show a wide-angle view of a street by default. When a vehicle is detected at an entrance, the camera can automatically zoom in and capture the license plate using Vaxtor ALPR analytics (pre-bundled with the camera). This type of automation requires no intervention by the operator, making it a perfect match for safe cities.

Open Platform – Freedom of Choice

The company’s open-platform approach ensures flexibility and scalability for the unique analytics requirements of every installation through the use of third-party tools. Customers and integrators are never locked into a proprietary approach, and can choose the best analytics for the job from the best development partners like Vaxtor, Noema and many more.

Cybersecurity and Ethical AI

Every i-PRO product is designed with cybersecurity and data integrity at its core. While many companies follow FIPS 140-2 standards, the new U-Series goes further, achieving FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliance. Powered by an NXP EdgeLock secure element, these cameras meet the industry’s highest data security standards. Level 3 certification introduces stricter cryptographic protections, enhanced physical tamper resistance, and safeguards against key extraction and hardware attacks. With secure boot functionality, the U-Series offers robust defense against unauthorized access and cyber threats — even at the entry-level.

Recently, the company also announced it is in the final stage of obtaining the ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) management systems. Once completed, this certification will make i-PRO the first company in the physical security industry to reach this level of ethical AI governance, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and security in AI deployment.

Innovation Driven by Independence

Since becoming independent from Panasonic, i-PRO has evolved into an agile, customer-first company, bringing to market over 250 new camera models in the last couple of years.

“Our independence allows us to stay laser-focused on our customers,” said Jose Riolobos, EMEA President at i-PRO. “By combining more than 60 years of Japanese engineering expertise with a flexible, market-driven approach, we deliver high-end technology built for real-world needs.”

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