Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today announced Prism
SKR, the newest addition to the Prism embedded software ecosystem. Prism SKR, pronounced “seeker,” sets a new standard in precision automatic target recognition (ATR) for autonomously guided weapon systems, including loitering munitions, air-launched effects (ALE), counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), low-cost missiles, and smart munitions.
Prism SKR operates seamlessly at the edge on low-power embedded processors. Compatible with both infrared (IR) thermal and visible camera data, Prism SKR’s advanced algorithms provide real-time target position, identification, direction of motion, and aim-point localization. The target information is used to guide the platform’s autonomous flight system for air-to-ground (A2G), ground-to-air, air-to-air, and ground-to-ground operations.
“Compatible with existing autonomy and navigation software via a Weapon Open System Architecture (WOSA) compliant interface, Prism SKR represents a significant leap forward in autonomous precision target detection, identification, and tracking technology for defense OEM developers and integrators,” said Dan Walker, vice president of product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “Additionally, developers can reduce development risk and costs with plug-and-play integration with the Prism embedded software ecosystem and Teledyne FLIR IR camera modules.”
The Prism software ecosystem streamlines development and shortens time to market with out-of-the-box compatibility. Starting with the Prism AI embedded software, developers and integrators can utilize detection and tracking models leveraging Teledyne FLIR OEM’s six million visible and thermal annotations. Custom target lists can quickly be incorporated using the Prism AIMMGen synthetic dataset and model training tool chain. Finally, Prism Supervisor empowers autonomous mission control and platform guidance with Prism SKR, where ATR is required.
With its advanced features, robust ecosystem, and a complete application programming interface (API) and software development kit (SDK) for customization and performance optimization, Prism SKR is the ultimate solution for OEMs seeking to enhance the precision and reliability of autonomous weapon systems.
For more information about Prism SKR and the Prism family of embedded software, please visit www.flir.com/prism. Teledyne FLIR OEM will show Prism at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing in Orlando, Florida, April 13-17, 2025.
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GOLETA, Calif.,― Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the next-
generation embedded software for the ITAR-free Boson+ thermal camera module, delivering high performing uncooled thermal imaging technology for defense, firefighting, automotive, security, and surveillance applications.
Featuring industry-leading thermal sensitivity of ≤20 mK, Boson+ has been upgraded to provide even
sharper thermal imagery and improved spatial filtering. Continuously improved thermal performance and
proven market-leading reliability make Boson+ the low-risk integration choice for unmanned platforms,
security applications, handhelds, wearables, and thermal sights.
“Boson+ shares the industry-leading size, weight, and power (SWaP) of the widely deployed and real-world-proven Boson thermal camera module, simplifying integration and shortening time to market for our customers,” said Dan Walker, vice president, product management, OEM cores, Teledyne FLIR. “With
software updates including new color palettes, low gain mode, and an updated GUI, the AI-ready Boson+
continues to be the go-to thermal module for defense, industrial, and commercial integrators.”
Boson+ interfaces seamlessly with the new Teledyne FLIR AVP, an advanced video processor that powers
PrismTM AI and computational imaging at the edge. The AVP, built on the latest Qualcomm QCS8550,
efficiently runs Teledyne FLIR Prism AI software providing detection, classification, and target tracking. To
improve data fidelity and enhance decision support, it also operates Prism ISP algorithms including super
resolution, image fusion, atmospheric turbulence removal, electronic stabilization, local-contrast enhancement, and noise reduction.
Made in the USA, the 12-micron pixel pitch Boson+ is available in both 320 x 256 and 640 x 512 resolutions.
The noise equivalent differential temperature (NEDT) of 20 mK or less offers significantly enhanced
detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) performance. Improved video latency enhances tracking,
seeker performance, and decision support.
Truly designed for integrators, the Boson+ is available with a variety of lens options, comprehensive product documentation, an easy-to-use SDK, and a user-friendly GUI. Customers have access to the US-based Teledyne FLIR Technical Services team to reduce development risk and cost. Boson+ is dual use (non-ITAR) and is classified under US Department of Commerce jurisdiction as EAR 6A003.b.4.a.
The Teledyne FLIR Boson+ is available for purchase globally from Teledyne FLIR and its authorized dealers.
To learn more, visit www.flir.com/bosonplus
About Teledyne FLIR
Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing solutions for
defense and industrial applications, with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the
company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives
and livelihoods. For more information, please visit www.teledyneflir.com or follow @flir.
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