Homeowners delight: astartupfrom Slovenia has created what might just be the most badass security camera ever made.
The world-first equipment is called Eve, but she aint no saint.
Eve is anAI-powered home security system that fires paintballs and tear gas pellets at intruders.
Via computer vision technology that also works at night the cam can recognise individual faces and even animals.
Users can designate guests as friend or foe using an app.
(Good luck to thekid just trying to get his frisbee back!)
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If Eve detects an unwanted trespasser, she yells out a warning: Youre identified as a non-authorised personnel.
You have five seconds to leave the property!
If the adversary doesnt scarper, Eve blasts them with paintballs or tear gas.
As if that wasnt enough, the camera records every moment and stores the footage in the cloud.
So even if they escape the robo-attack theyll probably still get busted.
When wanting to ensure safety, being passive falls short, said Paintcam, the startup behind Eve.
Lets dare to imagine a world where security is not just a passive observer but an active guardian.
However, Eve will no doubt raise plenty of ethical concerns.
Were not even sure whether a camera like this is legal.
But lets not ruin the fun.
Paintcam will officially launch Eve on April 23.
The cost has not been disclosed.
The startup is currently fundraising on crowdfunding platformKickstarter.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
