About iris
We develop forward-looking solutions and translate them
into products developed with the user in mind:
That’s the driving force behind our success.
With a passion for people and technology, here at iris we develop, produce and distribute technologies with the user in mind for the global market of intelligent transport systems.
Our high-tech components for automatic passenger counting and video security in public transport vehicles harness the power of data to organise local public transport efficiently, sustainably and safely.
All products are modular and can be fully integrated into other systems. They are manufactured in Germany and the US in accordance with international standards and norms. The products are known for maximum reliability, cyber security, a long service life as well as the use of innovative AI concepts.
iris was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Berlin. It employs more than 240 people across five locations worldwide.
Important Milestones
2024 | Official merger of iris and DResearch on 31 August
2024 | iris SRL founded in Verona, Italy
2023 | IRMA 6 R2 counting sensor (ITxPT communication, cybersecurity, IoT-enabled)
2022 | iris intelligent sensing SASU founded in Grenoble, France
2020 | DResearch Fahrzeugelektronik Group acquired by iris
2019 | iris Pty Ltd founded in Sydney, Australia
2018 | IRMA 6 counting sensor (76,800 pixels (ToF), cloud communication, push function)
2018 | HydraIP ESW unmanaged PoE network switch
2017 | IRMA onAir (cloud-based IoT solution for real-time counting, pull function)
2016 | HydraIP MR4 mobile video recorder (GPS, Fakra aerial connector)
2014 | iris Inc. founded in Atlanta, USA
2012 | Fleet management system for the HydraIP series
2011 | IRMA MATRIX counting sensor (500 pixels, ToF)
2011 | DResearch Fahrzeugelektronik GmbH founded, specialising in video systems
2010 | HydraIP MR3 mobile video recorder (modular design, USB service interface)
2005 | HydraIP MR2 mobile video recorder
2004 | IRMA 3D counting sensor (4 pixels, world’s first with Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology)
2002 | 1st generation mobile video recording system HydraIP MR, in co-operation with Siemens Building Technologies (SBT)
1995 | World’s first prototype for mobile video transmission via GSM cellular network
1994 | DResearch Digital Media Systems GmbH founded in Berlin
1994 | 1st generation IRMA passenger counting sensor, passive infrared
1991 | iris-GmbH infrared & intelligent sensors founded in Berlin
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