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Rekor Systems Taps SoundHound AI to Revolutionize Emergency Vehicle Technology With First Of Its Kind Audio-Visual AI
Collaboration Aims to Enhance Safety and Operational Efficiency By Offering Hands-Free Operation of ALPR and Critical Vehicle Functions SANTA CLARA, Calif. &
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nCollaboration Aims to Enhance Safety and Operational Efficiency By Offering Hands-Free Operation of ALPR and Critical Vehicle Functions\n\n\n SANTA CLARA, Calif. & COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nRekor Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: REKR), a leader in developing and implementing state-of-the-art roadway intelligence technology, today announced it will be working with SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN) to transform emergency vehicle technology.\n\n\nThe collaboration will combine SoundHound's advanced voice and conversational AI and Rekor's industry-leading vehicle recognition software, Rekor Scout®, to deliver seamless, hands-free functionality for ALPR and other critical vehicle systems, aiming to enhance safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency for law enforcement and first responders.\n\n\nVehicle recognition voice alerts, powered by Rekor Scout's® advanced vehicle recognition AI software, will deliver immediate and actionable notifications to officers. Unlike generic multiple audio tones or beeps that tend to be ignored over time, the use of natural language provides a powerful and direct auditory response, ensuring critical information—such as Amber and Silver Alerts or wanted vehicle sightings—is conveyed and processed by officers when time is of the essence.\n\n\nThe partnership will initially focus on police vehicles, with plans to expand this innovative audio visual AI technology to other emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks and ambulances. By integrating SoundHound's voice AI, officers will be able to manage systems such as automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), emergency light bars, sirens, two-way radios, PA systems, in-car printers, and HVAC control – all through voice commands. This integration aims to enhance efficiency, reduce distractions, and improve overall safety during high-pressure situations.\n\n\nThis collaboration also aims to develop an advanced integration with in-car Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs), essential tools for police officers. Once activated, the MDTs will provide continuous access to wanted vehicle alerts, hotlists, criminal databases, dispatch details, and incident reports. Through API integration, SoundHound's voice AI will enable officers to perform critical tasks such as querying databases, logging incident details, or dictating reports hands-free. The product will feat...