In a context where theft-related losses heavily impact the profitability of retailers, it becomes essential to adopt security solutions that are both preventive, intelligent, and predictive . For a long time, security gates were the main barrier against unauthorized goods leaving the store. But today, artificial intelligence brings a new dimension to loss prevention.
🚪 Security Gates: A Reactive but Limited Protection
Security gates play an important role: they detect undetected or stolen items at the moment of exit . They are visible, easy for customers to understand, and act as an effective deterrent. However, their effectiveness relies on correctly placed tags or anti-theft devices, and they only act at the end of the process , once the theft has already occurred.
In other words, gates are useful but act as a last resort. They do not enable early detection of suspicious behavior nor do they prevent in-store losses.
AI: A Proactive Vision of Security
Artificial intelligence, particularly gesture recognition assisted by video , enables a radically different approach. Thanks to real-time analysis algorithms, AI can identify atypical or suspicious behaviors (such as hiding movements, unusual movements, or abnormal interactions with products) well before the customer reaches the checkout or exit.
This type of technology, like the one offered by Oxania , offers several advantages:
- ✅ Upstream prevention : incidents can be detected before they actually occur.
- 🎯 Fewer unnecessary interventions : AI reduces false alarms by focusing on significant gestures.
- 👥 Preserved customer experience : no feeling of intrusion, as the technology is discreet and non-invasive.
- 📊 Advanced analytics : collected data helps continuously optimize the systems.
🔗 Smart Complementarity for 360° Protection
Rather than choosing between gates and AI, retailers have every interest in combining these two solutions . AI acts as a suspicious gesture radar inside the store, able to detect abnormal situations in real time, while gates provide the final line of defense at the exit.
Together, they form a complete and consistent strategy:
- 🛒 In a supermarket, AI can detect suspicious behavior in the aisles while the gate validates the exit.
- 🧴 In a pharmacy, AI monitors sensitive areas (cosmetics, medications), where gates are ineffective.
- 🔧 In a hardware store, AI tracks movements in high-value aisles while the gates filter RFID-tagged items.
🚀 Conclusion: For Modern Security, Let’s Bet on Intelligence
Gates have proven their worth, but the future of in-store security lies in an intelligent, anticipatory, and complementary approach . The integration of AI allows retailers to significantly reduce losses while offering a smooth and respectful customer experience .
Oxania supports retailers in this transition toward augmented security by combining the power of artificial intelligence with existing systems. A modern, balanced, and effective vision to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
