ActionStreamer, a leader in wearable live-streaming technology, has officially announced a partnership with MetroStar Systems, a leading provider of secure digital transformation and AI-enabled solutions.
According to certain reports, the stated partnership is focused on enhancing safety and operational readiness for the U.S. Armed Forces (USAF). This it will do through the introduction of ActionStreamer’s Integrated Respirator Information System (IRIS) across multiple military branches so to improve safety and efficiency during critical fuel tank inspections. Alongside that, the system in question will also look to increase fleet availability, which happens to be a key factor in national security.
More on the same would reveal how MetroStar will leverage its decade-long expertise in Defense Systems Integration and advanced AI/ML capabilities to complement ActionStreamer’s cutting-edge IRIS technology.
As for the significance of this development, it can be understood once you consider how fuel tank inspections have a big part in maintaining military aircraft fleets, including high-priority planes like the KC-135. We get to say that because such inspections can tread up a long distance when it comes to exposing maintenance personnel to hazardous environments and fuel vapors, often in confined spaces.
Fortunately enough, by using ActionStreamer’s IRIS system, one can make these inspections safer and more efficient. From an actionable standpoint, the whole mechanism, involves the use of real-time video streaming two-way audio communication. You see, in essence, this technology integrates custom-designed wearables with third party full-face respirators to facilitate live-streaming and audio communication from within fuel tanks or other confined spaces. Hence, maintenance teams can stream high-definition footage to command centers, allowing decision-makers to monitor the process remotely in real time. The stated mechanism also maintains strict adherence to safety protocols.
“Partnering with MetroStar allows us to leverage our collective expertise in innovative technologies and mission-critical solutions,” said Bob Lento, CEO of ActionStreamer. “The IRIS system will revolutionize the way maintainers conduct their work, enabling safer and more efficient aircraft maintenance while enhancing the overall operational capability of the Department of Defense.”
Another detail worth a mention here is rooted in the system’s ability to significantly reduce the time required for fuel tank inspections, thus increasing fleet availability. The same ability was validated during a U.S. Air Force case study, where the IRIS system saved more than 35,000 maintenance hours annually, reduced operational costs by $15 million, and added well over 7,000 days of aircraft availability. Keeping that in mind, with improved speed and efficiency of fuel tank inspections, the Armed Forces should have more aircraft ready for immediate deployment.
Founded in 2015, ActionStreamer’s rise up the ranks stems from designing wearable and attachable live-streaming devices for PPE, drones, vehicles, and fixed installations. Serving industries like fire & EHS, aerospace & defense, oil & energy, mining, sports & entertainment, and more, the company’s excellence in what it does can also be understood once you consider it is currently trusted by the likes of US Air Force, US Department of Defense, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Fox Sports etc.
On the other hand, MetroStar is largely a digital services and management consulting player who specializes in emerging technologies within the public sector. Although operating across a wide digital spectrum, the company’s overarching focus is to safeguard national security through advanced digital technologies.
“MetroStar is excited to work with ActionStreamer to bring real-time, innovative safety solutions to the USAF,” said Cedric George, Sr. Director of Strategy and Growth at MetroStar. “This partnership supports our ongoing mission to provide cutting-edge digital solutions that optimize operational efficiency and protect the lives of service members working in hazardous environments and confined spaces. The introduction of IRIS is a game-changer for defense fuel tank inspections and repairs.”
