Quanergy Systems, Inc. on Monday said it has acquired a people tracking software from Raytheon’s [RTN] BBN Technologies business, complementing the company’s three-dimensional sensing software capabilities.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Mercedes-Benz equipped with Quanergy's technology. Photo: Quanergy
Mercedes-Benz equipped with Quanergy’s technology. Photo: Quanergy

Quanergy, based in Silicon Valley, said the acquisition of BBN’s OTUS People Tracker software will be integrated with the company’s existing software and LiDAR sensors to create an integrated hardware and software solution for advanced people detection and tracking applications in the security and autonomous driving markets.

“The acquisition of Raytheon’s BBN OTUS People Tracker software is a significant milestone in Quanergy’s strategy and long-term roadmap for LiDAR integration into larger transportation and automation platforms,” Louay Eldada, Quanergy’s CEO, said in a statement. “Raytheon BBN is a recognized leader in this space, with the most advanced solution, and Quanergy is now further positioned to expand its footprint and accelerate its ability to deliver new levels of product performance.”

Quanergy said the OTUS software can identify and track people for safety and security in crowded environment beyond 100 meters when used with its LiDAR sensors. The company said the integrated system has advantages over camera systems, including working in all-weather or lighting conditions with fewer false alarms, and reduced equipment and labor costs. It also says the integrated system will enable real-time people tracking in 3D over large spaces.

In April Quanergy introduced its Q-Guard software for 3D perimeter fencing and intrusion detection. The system, combined with the OTUS software, can track people persistently and send commands to pan-tilt-zoom cameras and enable the cameras to focus on subjects.

Quanergy’s key markets are passenger vehicles, corporate, commercial and municipal vehicle fleets, and digital mapping fleets. Other markets include logistics, warehouse, distribution and space management automation, aeronautics, robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, security, and disaster relief.

Quanergy’s investors include the venture capital firm Wardenclyffe Partners, sensor manufacturer Sensata Technologies [ST], Korea’s Samsung Electronics’ venture capital arm Samsung Ventures, British vehicle technology suppler Delphi Automotive [DLPH], Next Wave Ventures’ Rising Tide Fund, the venture capital firm Motus Ventures, and others.