Hanwha Vision Launches Dual-NPU AI Security Camera
The new 5MP device integrates audio and visual alerts with edge-based analytics for automated facility management.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Hanwha Vision has released the SPS-A8016, a new 5MP AI-powered security camera equipped with integrated audio and visual notification systems. The device is designed to handle video processing and analytics simultaneously through a dual-NPU architecture.
Why it matters
The integration of multi-modal sensory inputs into a single security hardware unit allows for real-time automated response workflows, such as audio-based event detection and visual alerts. This approach centralizes intelligence at the edge rather than relying solely on server-side processing.
The SPS-A8016 utilizes a Wisenet 9 SoC with a Dual NPU architecture, allowing for the concurrent operation of video quality adjustments and AI analytics on independent resources. The system features a 5MP resolution sensor with 120dB wide dynamic range and an array of 3 MEMS microphones.
The players
Hanwha Vision
A global manufacturer of video surveillance products specializing in edge-based AI camera systems and integrated security software.
Genetec
A developer of open-architecture physical security management software that integrates with third-party video and access control hardware.
Milestone
A provider of open-platform video management software used to aggregate data from various surveillance devices.
The details
The device leverages sound classification algorithms to identify specific acoustic events like breaking glass or human screams. It coordinates these inputs with visual triggers, utilizing a multi-colour RGB LED ring and a 90-decibel speaker for audible alerts. The system integrates with standard VMS (Video Management Software) platforms like Milestone and Genetec, while supporting SIP 2.0 to link directly with VoIP and PBX phone systems.
Timeline
Hanwha Vision announced the release of the SPS-A8016 on October 21, 2026.
The Tech Race
This release continues the industry-wide push to shift complex analytical workloads from central servers to the edge of the network. By utilizing the Wisenet 9 SoC for concurrent processing, Hanwha Vision is competing directly with other manufacturers focused on multi-functional, AI-ready surveillance units.
Organizations integrating this hardware can now consolidate audio messaging, queue management, and video analytics into a single managed point. The camera is compatible with existing infrastructure supporting SIP 2.0 and major VMS platforms for immediate deployment into professional security environments.
The takeaway
The move toward combined sensory hardware signals a shift where cameras function as active responders rather than passive observers. Watch for future benchmarks regarding the accuracy of its sound classification algorithms under high-noise industrial conditions.
Further reading
For broader trends in machine perception, see our Artificial Intelligence section.
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