As the country continues to grapple with growing security threats, two innovative university students have come up with a revolutionary solution aimed at transforming how institutions, government buildings, and private premises are secured.
Kelvin Mutungwa and Ian Cheruiyot, Zetech University students pursuing Computer Science, have developed an advanced security system dubbed Smart Gate, which leverages the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to replace outdated, easily manipulated manual security systems.
The security system seeks to restrict unauthorized access by people or vehicles to buildings or premises such that if an unauthorized person tries to gain access, the system not only denies entry but it also alerts the relevant personnel in real-time and records the attempt.
The system integrates facial recognition technology with smart sensors and a centralised control system in such a way that when a person approaches a secured entry point, the system scans their face, matches it against a database, and either grants or denies access based on pre-set parameters. "Our goal is to create a security solution that is not only intelligent and efficient but also scalable and adaptable to various institutions.
