Anti-drone rifle device with AI system, 3D fire scanners among new innovations

The Feb 26 demo day by Hatch, an innovation centre of the Home Team Science and Technology Agency, featured tech being developed by 11 start-ups in collaboration with the Home Team.

- David Sun

A handheld 3D scanner, initially built for use at construction sites by a company in Hong Kong, is being repurposed for fire investigations here.

The scanner, equipped with artificial intelligence (AI), is able to collect and analyse evidence from fire scenes, cutting investigation time from a month to just 30 minutes.

The scanner is one of several new innovations being developed at Hatch, a deep-tech accelerator by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX).

Hatch was launched in 2023 and brings together the Home Team and global start-ups to develop technology for homeland security.

Start-ups that collaborate with HTX receive funding opportunities and access to end users in the Home Team, such as police officers and firefighters, enabling them to develop solutions that address real-world challenges more effectively.

On Feb 26, HTX held a demo day at the Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar, showcasing the technologies it was developing with 11 start-ups from five countries.