Spot AI

Spot AI is an artificial intelligence technology company that develops modern video analytics solutions for physical environments. It was founded in 2018 in California, USA, by Tanuj Thapliyal, Rish Gupta, and Sud Bhatija. The company’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Spot AI develops cloud-based video management systems and AI-powered video analytics solutions that integrate with existing security cameras.

Products and Technological Infrastructure

Spot AI’s core products include IP camera systems, local storage-enabled IVR (Intelligent Video Recorder), cloud-based dashboards, and AI-powered video analysis tools. These systems are designed to operate both on corporate internal networks and in the cloud. Spot AI’s technologies enable users to work seamlessly with their existing IP cameras without requiring new hardware investments. Video data collected from camera systems is processed and classified locally, then securely delivered to users via the cloud. Thanks to its SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA-compliant infrastructure, Spot AI meets corporate requirements for data security and privacy.

Iris and Video AI Agent Technology

In 2025, Spot AI introduced Iris, a platform for creating video AI agents. Iris enables users to build custom video analysis agents using natural language without requiring technical expertise. The system is trained using example-based reinforcement learning and can be configured for specific scenarios tailored to business needs. For instance, it supports applications such as detecting liquid leaks in manufacturing, monitoring shelf inventory in retail environments, or managing traffic flow in healthcare facilities to distinguish between patients and staff. In addition to Iris, Spot AI offers pre-built Video AI Agents that provide automated detection and response systems for security, occupational health, and operational efficiency. These agents can trigger physical interventions such as shutting down equipment, locking doors, or generating alerts.

Use Cases

Spot AI products are used across multiple industries including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, education, automotive, and retail. The system integrates with third-party platforms such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Okta, Azure Active Directory, Brivo, Kisi, and ProdataKey. The platform also supports open APIs, enabling integration with custom workflows and enterprise systems. Users can monitor live video feeds through the Spot AI dashboard and easily identify specific people, vehicles, or events using AI-powered search and filtering functions. The system is structured to address multi-layered corporate needs through user management, role-based access control, and automated reporting tools.

Future Vision

Spot AI aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency by analyzing events in the physical world through visual data. The company’s long-term strategy is to make artificial intelligence easily accessible across all sectors by integrating it with natural language interfaces, combining video data with business intelligence systems, and democratizing video-based decision-making processes. To this end, Spot AI continuously improves its products through the AI Labs platform and further refines its models using anonymized data provided by users. According to CEO Rish Gupta, solutions like Iris are transforming advanced AI-based video analysis systems from tools used exclusively by data scientists into accessible resources for every business leader in their daily operations. Spot AI seeks to make video data not only a resource for security but also a valuable source of operational insight and business continuity.