Israeli start-up Scanary unveils AI and AR radar technology for mass security screening
The newly patented technology includes several components: First, 3D electromagnetic imaging; Second, artificial intelligence (AI) that classifies between everyday objects (such as a mobile phone, laptop, or keychain) and threatening items (such as weapons and other dangerous devices); Third, augmented reality (AR) that displays the precise location of the threat. The scan and identification process takes less than 2 seconds, and if a dangerous object is detected—even if it is hidden under clothing—an alert is automatically sent to security teams.
The technological solution will provide a layer of protection in crowded locations such as stadiums, large public events, public transportation hubs, airports, and shopping centers, where screening will occur while the crowd is in motion, eliminating the need for individual checks or stopping people to empty their pockets.
The system has received regulatory approvals in Europe, including CE and GDPR certifications, and the company is currently undergoing the approval process with the U.S. regulator. In the coming months, several pilot programs will begin in Israel, followed by others in the United States.
According to a new report by research firm MarketsandMarkets, the global security screening market is expected to grow from approximately $9.92 billion in 2025 to around $13.8 billion by 2030, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. This growth is mainly driven by increasing global security threats, rising terrorism-related risks, and a growing need for advanced protection measures at critical infrastructure locations such as transportation hubs, government facilities, and commercial sites.
Scanary was founded in 2024 by several prominent figures from the high-tech and defense-tech industries:
- CEO Ronen Yashvitz, a former officer in Unit 8200, previously served as CEO of Gita, which was sold to Verint.
- CTO Dr. Gideon Levita served as a senior radar engineer in the defense industry, leading radar developments for 40 years on systems including Trophy and Iron Dome.
- Other co-founders include algorithm and AI experts from the medical device industry.
Scanary currently employs 10 people and has raised $3.5 million in a pre-seed funding round from several prominent angel investors and backers.
Ronen Yashvitz, CEO of Scanary: “Our vision at Scanary is to fundamentally change how public safety is maintained in open spaces. Thanks to a combination of artificial intelligence, advanced imaging, and computer vision, we enable threat detection from a distance—without stopping people, without queues, and without infringing on privacy. This is a true leap forward in security—one that respects people instead of suspecting them.Our solution not only enhances security levels but also delivers real value to the customer by reducing operational costs and resource demands. The growing wave of crime, mass shootings, and terrorism around the world demands smarter and more efficient technological solutions, and we are now ready to provide this critical answer.”
Lior Novick