Genasys Inc
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Genasys Inc., formerly known as LRAD Corporation, specializes in manufacturing Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs). These are specialized acoustic hailing and directed sound systems developed and patented by the company. The core business model involves producing these devices, which are marketed and sold as non-lethal crowd control and military equipment.
The company’s products are purpose-built for military and law enforcement applications. In 2013, the U.S. Navy awarded a $12.2 million contract to the company, then LRAD Corporation, to develop and deliver systems in multiple sizes. In 2019, the United States Army made a formal presentation to Genasys regarding its operational use of the company’s products. Industry analyses list Genasys as a prominent player in the riot control equipment market alongside other defense contractors. The product is categorized as a sonic weapon capable of broadcasting voice commands and deterrent tones over long distances for area denial and personnel dispersal.
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