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Cambridge Terahertz weapon detection technology

The science of seeing the invisible

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Advanced sensor technology that detects concealed threats without compromising privacy or flow.

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Cambridge Terahertz uses MIT-developed sensor and AI to detect concealed weapons and alert security before entry.

Scan

As people walk through your entrances, our discreet sensors emit safe, low-power radio waves that penetrate clothing and materials—similar to airport scanners but in a fraction of the size.

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Detect

The system constructs a real-time 3D image, revealing the shape and location of any concealed objects—metallic or non-metallic. Guns, knives, explosives, even 3D-printed weapons that metal detectors miss.

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Identify

Our embedded AI analyzes the image, classifying threat objects and pinpointing their exact location. Human eyes never see the raw scan—privacy is protected by design.

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Alert

Security operators receive an instant alert with an anonymized figure showing where the threat is located. Your team can proactively intervene to mitigate threats.

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Comprehensive threat detection

Our system is optimized to detect concealed weapons and contraband, including:

Firearms

(including plastic and 3D-printed)

Knives and
sharp weapons

Explosives

Contraband

(drugs, unauthorized electronics)

Ceramic and
composite weapons

How We Compare

Walk-through metal detectors can’t detect non-metallic threats and require invasive follow-up when they beep. Airport body scanners detect everything but cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and require forklifts to install. Cambridge Terahertz delivers airport-grade detection in a compact, affordable package that deploys in minutes.

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Device
Weight
2 LBS
Scans
Per Hour
600-1200
Detection
Range
3M+
Detect
Nonmetal Items?
Yes
Metal Detectors
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Device
Weight
100 LBS
Scans
Per Hour
600
Detection
Range
0.5M
Detect
Nonmetal Items?
No
Airport Scanners
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Device
Weight
1,200 LBS
Scans
Per Hour
300
Detection
Range
<1M
Detect
Nonmetal Items?
Yes
Cambridge Terahertz
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Metal Detectors
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Airport Scanners
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Safe for everyone,
private by design

Completely Safe

Non-ionizing radiation—unlike X-ray, completely safe for repeated exposure

1/1000th the power
of a cell phone

FCC-licensed after 
rigorous safety analysis

Privacy Protected

Raw images are only ever interpreted by AI—never viewed by humans

Operators see anonymized alerts showing threat location on a generic figure

No personally identifiable
information (PII) captured or stored

Deploys like a camera. Integrates like software.

Our sensor system was designed for enterprise environments from the start.
It connects via standard ethernet or WiFi, streams video over IP, and integrates with your existing security infrastructure through REST APIs.

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1. Flexible wall, ceiling, and entrance mounting
Back of the device showing the easy plug in setup process
2. Plug-and-play setup in minutes
Central dashboard for multi-site management
3. Central dashboard for multi-site management
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4. API integration with VMS and security systems
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Back of the device showing the easy plug in setup process
Central dashboard for multi-site management
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Schedule a demo to see how Cambridge Terahertz can transform security at your facility.