A Fayetteville native and tech pioneer known for inventing the technology behind the Ring video doorbell is set to launch a new surveillance and security device that uses artificial intelligence to enhance security.
Ron Carter, a 1972 graduate of E.E. Smith High School and class president, said Thursday that his new product, Global Logistics Optimizer, is designed to enhance entry point security for both homes and businesses. Carter, the founder of 1AHEAD Technologies, aims to introduce GLO with the vision of “educating consumers” on how AI can be used to secure a home.
“What really makes this fun for me is the opportunity to introduce AI in a consumer-friendly manner,” he said. “AI is really spooky to a lot of people. They’re nervous regarding just what they don’t know. We see an opportunity to introduce AI in a support manner that would actually work favorably for consumers to take some of the mystery away and to show how it can actually be an asset to households.”
What is GLO?
Carter said that GLO aims to serve a wide range of industries, including property management, corporate offices, educational institutions and public facilities. He said that if all goes to plan, the device will launch by late 2025, offering business-to-business and business-to-consumer purchasing options. He said the $1.6 million project was funded through investors, friends and family.