Xtract One Technologies' Xtract One SmartGateway system has been officially selected by the British Museum to secure every entrance point after extensive on-site testing and evaluation.
The British Museum, renowned globally and housing culturally significant artefacts such as the Rosetta Stone, required a security solution that aligns with its high standards for protection and operational flexibility. The SmartGateway system was chosen to fulfil these criteria.
Advantages of SmartGateway
Testing revealed that SmartGateway significantly outperformed previous screening methods in both detection capability and speed, achieving efficiency levels up to three times faster. The system sustains peak throughput, processing approximately 750 people per 15-minute interval per lane.
Its design allows easy adjustment of perimeter placement, enabling security teams to modify screening zones in response to threat levels, event requirements, and fluctuating visitor numbers. This adaptability is crucial for the museum, which is among the most visited worldwide, symbolising a trend in major cultural institutions towards integrating technology to enhance security without sacrificing efficient visitor flow.
Expert insights
Xtract One SmartGateway is an AI-powered weapons detection system designed for security-sensitive environmentsPeter Evans, CEO of Xtract One, remarked, “Institutions of this scale and cultural importance require security solutions that demonstrate measurable performance improvement including safer environments and an efficient, seamless guest experience. SmartGateway showed clear gains in detection capability and throughput during evaluation, showcasing its power and flexibility. We are proud to support the British Museum with technology that enhances protection while preserving an efficient, welcoming entry experience for visitors.”
Jack Bennett, Head of Operations at the British Museum, emphasised the system’s role in maintaining both security and visitor satisfaction: “Protecting a site of this size and significance demands a track record of efficiency and operational flexibility. We have an ongoing commitment to improve the visitor welcome for the 6.5 million visitors who come through our doors each year. The introduction of SmartGateway’s high-footfall security technology will help us create a more efficient entry process. It will minimise queues as much as possible, while improving our security searches in line with regulations. It’s a helpful step, and comes before our planned new visitor welcome pavilions.”
About Xtract One SmartGateway
Xtract One SmartGateway is an AI-powered weapons detection system specifically designed for bustling, security-sensitive environments. Utilising advanced AI and multi-sensor technology, the system detects weapons and prohibited items without requiring guests to pause or remove personal items, promoting a seamless entry experience.
Its modular, portable design affords adaptability, allowing venues to modify security perimeters as needed. Furthermore, its compact physical footprint makes it suitable for architecturally significant sites. SmartGateway empowers security teams to boost detection, diminish congestion, and provide a smooth experience for visitors.
