The heart of Horus is its artificial intelligence. It allows for the detection of a gas leak, abnormal smoke, or suspicious movement within seconds.
Discover the technology behind Horus, our autonomous tethered balloon designed for monitoring sensitive industrial sites such as nuclear power plants and Seveso areas.
A solution born from a real-world need
We spoke with Thomas, CTO and co-founder of Lium, to discuss the development of Horus, our intelligent tethered balloon.
“The idea came from a simple observation: fixed cameras don’t provide enough coverage, and drones require too much human intervention.”
With Horus, the goal is to monitor a site continuously, without a pilot, 24/7, while reducing its carbon footprint.
Embedded artificial intelligence
“We trained our algorithms on thousands of real-world cases,” explains Thomas.
Thanks to this, Horus can make autonomous decisions in the field.
A precision task, between hardware and software.
Developing Horus required months and months of R&D.
“We had to design a system that was lightweight yet durable, capable of staying at altitude for weeks.”
The tethered balloon is connected to a ground station and transmits its data in real-time. Directional motors keep it stable, even in strong winds.
The goal : to combine mobility, durability, and energy efficiency.
Securing industry while respecting the environment
One of the major challenges: reducing the ecological impact.
“A drone consumes more and needs to be recharged frequently. Horus, on the other hand, is designed for long-duration surveillance with low energy consumption.”
This approach meets the new expectations of industries: enhanced security without increasing their carbon footprint.
Are you a responsible company ?
The development of Horus is the result of a team effort, combining technical expertise, on-the-ground feedback, and an ethical vision.
At Lium, we believe in a safer, smarter, and cleaner industry.
Are you operating a sensitive site or a nuclear power plant?
Contact our team to discover how Lium can support you.
Visit our website: www.lium-tech.com and let’s discuss the future of industrial safety!
