Your entertainment venue needs security screening that protects guests without creating bottlenecks. Athena Security provides AI-powered x-ray baggage scanner solutions for concert halls, theaters, and sporting events that detect concealed threats at normal walking pace.
Highlights:
AI detects threats traditional x-ray scanners miss
Screen thousands per hour with minimal staff
Integrate with existing security infrastructure seamlessly
Athena Security has deployed x-ray scanning systems across entertainment venues nationwide since 2018. Our platform combines advanced ai with high resolution imaging to identify organic and inorganic materials. Major venues trust our technology for safety without compromising visitor experience.
Traditional x-ray technology creates operational challenges during peak entry times. Our system uses advanced features like auto-confirm AI and material type detection. Security personnel receive alerts only for actual threats, reducing human error while improving threat resolution speed.
Our AI x-ray scanning system detects firearms, knives, explosives, drugs, and emerging threats in bags and personal items. Entertainment venues screen backpacks and purses at entry points without slowing guest flow during public events.
The platform includes Local AI X-Ray for faster threat detection, Workforce Multiplier consolidating screening on a single console, and Second Look AI for centralized review. Belt stop technology pauses the conveyor when weapons are detected for efficient threat resolution.
Our weapons detection system screens every person entering your venue without requiring them to stop or divest personal items. The technology works with Apollo, CEIA Opengate, Garrett, and Metrasens Ultra hardware, giving you equipment flexibility.
The system combines thermal cameras, visual cameras, and optional LiDAR with patented AI to detect ferrous and non-ferrous concealed threats. Our AI monitors secondary screening and evasion detection catches bypass attempts. Green lights guide guests through while alerts notify operators instantly.
Our visitor management solution streamlines guest check-in with real-time background checks and watchlist screening for VIP areas, backstage access, and restricted zones. The system scans licenses and passports, verifying age for 21+ or 18+ events.
The platform operates in always-on offline mode during internet outages. Customized workflows handle media, performers, vendors, and VIPs. Integration with access control systems ensures visitors only reach authorized areas within your building.
Our holographic telepresence projects life-size virtual security officers at entry points. One remote operator secures up to four locations, providing 24/7 coverage while reducing staffing costs during off-peak hours.
Proximity sensors trigger greetings in multiple languages. Visitors voice-activate to connect with live operators who appear via hologram. The technology integrates with video surveillance, alarms, and access control to extend security staff capabilities.
Our AI x-ray scanning system detects firearms, knives, explosives, drugs, and emerging threats in bags and personal items. Entertainment venues screen backpacks and purses at entry points without slowing guest flow during public events.
The platform includes Local AI X-Ray for faster threat detection, Workforce Multiplier consolidating screening on a single console, and Second Look AI for centralized review. Belt stop technology pauses the conveyor when weapons are detected for efficient threat resolution.
Our weapons detection system screens every person entering your venue without requiring them to stop or divest personal items. The technology works with Apollo, CEIA Opengate, Garrett, and Metrasens Ultra hardware, giving you equipment flexibility.
The system combines thermal cameras, visual cameras, and optional LiDAR with patented AI to detect ferrous and non-ferrous concealed threats. Our AI monitors secondary screening and evasion detection catches bypass attempts. Green lights guide guests through while alerts notify operators instantly.
Our visitor management solution streamlines guest check-in with real-time background checks and watchlist screening for VIP areas, backstage access, and restricted zones. The system scans licenses and passports, verifying age for 21+ or 18+ events.
The platform operates in always-on offline mode during internet outages. Customized workflows handle media, performers, vendors, and VIPs. Integration with access control systems ensures visitors only reach authorized areas within your building.
Athena delivers capabilities other security solutions cannot match. Our platform addresses real-world challenges security personnel face while helping organizations meet federal compliance requirements.
Most weapons detection vendors lock you into proprietary equipment. That means limited choices and potential vendor dependence for years. Athena’s platform works with Apollo 500, Apollo 650, CEIA Opengate, Garrett, and Metrasens Ultra systems. You select hardware that matches your throughput requirements, budget constraints, and facility layout.
Athena is the only platform designed specifically around Department of Homeland Security best practices for patron screening. The system digitizes and enforces guidelines including documentation requirements, testing protocols, and secondary screening procedures. When auditors arrive, you have complete documentation.
We pioneered and patented technology that detects visitors attempting to bypass screening entirely. Traditional metal detectors only monitor the portal itself. Our computer vision algorithms monitor the entire screening area continuously. When individuals attempt to evade detection, security staff receive instant notifications. This proactive threat detection catches attempts other gun detection systems miss completely.
While competitors offer point solutions, Athena integrates weapons detection with visitor management, AI X-ray screening, telepresence security, and augmented reality alert glasses. When the X-ray system detects a threat, it automatically alerts AR glasses and triggers personalized hologram instructions. That integration creates layered security measures traditional systems cannot provide.
Security leaders at Duke Health, Memorial Hermann, and Lamar Consolidated ISD trust Athena to protect their people. See why hospitals, schools, and government buildings choose our platform. Book a 30-minute demo and we’ll show you exactly what our concealed weapons detection system can do for your facility.
Our holographic telepresence projects life-size virtual security officers at entry points. One remote operator secures up to four locations, providing 24/7 coverage while reducing staffing costs during off-peak hours.
Proximity sensors trigger greetings in multiple languages. Visitors voice-activate to connect with live operators who appear via hologram. The technology integrates with video surveillance, alarms, and access control to extend security staff capabilities.
You schedule a consultation, and we listen. Our specialists respond within 24 hours to understand your venue’s specific security needs.
We visit your facility to assess entry points, traffic patterns, and system integration. Your operations continue without interruption.
You receive a detailed proposal with ROI projections, compliance documentation, and answers to all your questions before you commit.
We install during off-hours so your facility stays fully operational. Our team integrates seamlessly with your existing security infrastructure.
Your security team gets comprehensive training on monitoring, alerts, and compliance procedures. We stay on-site for two days post-installation and provide 24/7 support.
Entertainment venues face unique challenges balancing guest experience with stringent security requirements. Traditional x-ray security systems create long lines that frustrate attendees and delay event starts, contradicting the seamless experience modern venues must deliver.
Express systems and evolv express alternatives still require guests to stop, divest items, and wait for screening during sold-out events.
Our passive screening processes 400+ people per hour while guests walk through at normal walking pace without stopping or divesting.
Traditional x-ray scanners trigger alerts for cell phones, keys, and everyday items, requiring constant security staff intervention during events.
AI distinguishes between actual threats and common personal items, reducing false positives by 99.9% compared to standard metal detection
Large venues have numerous entry points but cannot staff security personnel at every door without excessive costs during sporting events.
One monitoring station covers all entry points simultaneously, with AI prioritizing alerts so operators respond only to verified threats.
Security staff apply different standards during busy periods, creating compliance gaps and potential security threats slipping through undetected.
AI monitors every screening and documents procedures automatically, ensuring consistent application of security protocols regardless of crowd size.
Traditional x-ray security requires extensive operator training, and new security personnel need weeks to achieve optimal performance identifying threats.
Intuitive iPad interface and AI assistance enable new operators to achieve effectiveness within hours, not weeks of training.
Separate systems for baggage inspection, weapons detection, and visitor management create operational silos requiring duplicate staffing and management.
Unified platform integrates all security functions, enabling coordinated responses and reducing the total number of operators needed.
Many entertainment venue operators delay security upgrades, waiting for budget approval or believing traditional screening provides adequate protection. But every concert, game, and festival without modern threat detection exposes your guests to preventable risks. The costs of inaction add up faster than you realize.
Slow screening delays event starts and kills concession sales during crucial pre-show windows. You lose an estimated $15-30 per guest in F&B revenue when security lines prevent timely entry to your venue.
Insurance carriers demand documented security protocols. Without modern threat detection, your premiums climb annually and liability exposure reaches millions if an incident occurs at your venue.
Major tours specify venues with modern security technology in contracts. Without efficient screening, you lose bids for high-profile events that generate significant revenue and market visibility.
Security incidents spread instantly on social media. Competing venues with visible safety measures capture your event bookings, permanently shifting market share in your competitive entertainment market.
Costs vary based on your venue size, number of entry points, and integration needs with existing security infrastructure. We provide free security assessments to recommend the right x-ray security systems for your budget. Many facilities see ROI within 18 months through reduced security staffing and improved operational efficiency during high-volume events.
Athena’s platform integrates AI-powered x-ray baggage scanner technology with concealed weapons detection and visitor management in one unified system. Unlike evolv safer experience system or traditional express systems that focus solely on walk-through screening, our solutions provide layered security approach including baggage inspection, threat detection, and access control. Plus, our system works with multiple hardware manufacturers, giving you equipment flexibility.
Yes. Our x-ray security integrates with your current video management systems, access control platforms, and alarm systems. The platform uses standard APIs to connect with third-party business software, enabling automated responses when threats are detected. Installation happens during off-hours to minimize disruption to your venue operations.
Typical deployment takes 2-4 weeks from contract signing to full operation, depending on your facility size and complexity. Simple single-entry venues can be operational within one week. Multi-entrance facilities with custom integration requirements may need 4-6 weeks. We provide detailed timelines during the proposal phase and coordinate installation during off-peak periods.
If your venue hosts sporting events, concerts, or public events with more than 500 attendees, you likely need modern screening technology. Facilities experiencing long security lines, frequent false alarms, or difficulty staffing multiple entry points benefit significantly from AI-powered solutions. We offer free assessments to evaluate your specific security requirements and threat profile.
Your security personnel receive comprehensive training on system operation, threat identification, and emergency procedures. We stay on-site for a minimum of two days post-installation to ensure proper configuration. Ongoing support includes 24/7 technical assistance through our support portal, regular system updates, and access to additional training resources as your team expands.
Yes. Our AI-powered x-ray technology identifies both metallic and non-metallic threats including ceramic knives, 3D-printed firearms, plastic explosives, and other concealed weapons. The system uses high resolution imaging to analyze organic and inorganic materials that traditional metal detection cannot identify. This provides comprehensive threat detection beyond what evolv expedite or standard walk-through systems offer.
Guests walk through at normal walking pace without stopping or divesting personal items like keys and phones. The system processes up to 400 people per hour per lane, significantly faster than traditional x-ray scanners requiring manual bag checks. During peak entry periods for sold-out events, this throughput prevents bottlenecks while maintaining thorough security screening.
No. The AI monitors screenings continuously and alerts operators only when actual threats are detected. Security staff can focus on greeting guests and managing crowd flow rather than watching every bag pass through the x-ray scanner. The system’s auto-confirm AI can verify common threats automatically, reducing operator workload while maintaining optimal performance and threat resolution speed.
Our platform includes always-on offline capability, maintaining full functionality during internet outages, power fluctuations, or network disruptions. The system continues screening guests, logging detections, and operating normally. Data syncs automatically when connectivity returns, ensuring no security gaps occur even during infrastructure failures that would disable cloud-dependent systems.
Costs vary based on your venue size, number of entry points, and integration needs with existing security infrastructure. We provide free security assessments to recommend the right x-ray security systems for your budget. Many facilities see ROI within 18 months through reduced security staffing and improved operational efficiency during high-volume events.
Athena’s platform integrates AI-powered x-ray baggage scanner technology with concealed weapons detection and visitor management in one unified system. Unlike evolv safer experience system or traditional express systems that focus solely on walk-through screening, our solutions provide layered security approach including baggage inspection, threat detection, and access control. Plus, our system works with multiple hardware manufacturers, giving you equipment flexibility.
Yes. Our x-ray security integrates with your current video management systems, access control platforms, and alarm systems. The platform uses standard APIs to connect with third-party business software, enabling automated responses when threats are detected. Installation happens during off-hours to minimize disruption to your venue operations.
Typical deployment takes 2-4 weeks from contract signing to full operation, depending on your facility size and complexity. Simple single-entry venues can be operational within one week. Multi-entrance facilities with custom integration requirements may need 4-6 weeks. We provide detailed timelines during the proposal phase and coordinate installation during off-peak periods.
If your venue hosts sporting events, concerts, or public events with more than 500 attendees, you likely need modern screening technology. Facilities experiencing long security lines, frequent false alarms, or difficulty staffing multiple entry points benefit significantly from AI-powered solutions. We offer free assessments to evaluate your specific security requirements and threat profile.
Your security personnel receive comprehensive training on system operation, threat identification, and emergency procedures. We stay on-site for a minimum of two days post-installation to ensure proper configuration. Ongoing support includes 24/7 technical assistance through our support portal, regular system updates, and access to additional training resources as your team expands.
Yes. Our AI-powered x-ray technology identifies both metallic and non-metallic threats including ceramic knives, 3D-printed firearms, plastic explosives, and other concealed weapons. The system uses high resolution imaging to analyze organic and inorganic materials that traditional metal detection cannot identify. This provides comprehensive threat detection beyond what evolv expedite or standard walk-through systems offer.
Guests walk through at normal walking pace without stopping or divesting personal items like keys and phones. The system processes up to 400 people per hour per lane, significantly faster than traditional x-ray scanners requiring manual bag checks. During peak entry periods for sold-out events, this throughput prevents bottlenecks while maintaining thorough security screening.
No. The AI monitors screenings continuously and alerts operators only when actual threats are detected. Security staff can focus on greeting guests and managing crowd flow rather than watching every bag pass through the x-ray scanner. The system’s auto-confirm AI can verify common threats automatically, reducing operator workload while maintaining optimal performance and threat resolution speed.
Our platform includes always-on offline capability, maintaining full functionality during internet outages, power fluctuations, or network disruptions. The system continues screening guests, logging detections, and operating normally. Data syncs automatically when connectivity returns, ensuring no security gaps occur even during infrastructure failures that would disable cloud-dependent systems.
You need a platform that catches threats before they enter your facility. Athena’s AI-powered system works with the hardware you choose while adding intelligent oversight that traditional metal detectors lack. Our technology helps you meet DHS best practices, reduce staffing gaps, and document every screening for compliance auditing.
