TASER Creates Axon AI Through Two Acquisitions

TASER International announced that it has launched an artificial intelligence group called Axon AI through its acquisition of Dextro Inc. and the computer vision team from Fossil Group Inc.  Dextro has developed a computer-vision and deep learning systems that makes videos discoverable and searchable in real time.  The acquisition from Fossil Group includes the team of machine-vision researchers that were part of Fossil Group's acquisition of Misfit Inc.  Both acquisitions bring TASER approximately 20 researchers and engineers which will provide new AI-powered capabilities for public safety.  Deal terms for both deals were not disclosed.