Evolv Technology has furthered its collaboration with Major League Soccer's Charlotte Football Club by integrating its AI-driven screening solutions at the club's training facility, Atrium Health Performance Park.
This move augments the existing installations of Evolv Express® systems at Bank of America Stadium, operated by Tepper Sports & Entertainment, which also hosts the NFL's Carolina Panthers.
Expansion of Threat Detection Systems
Charlotte Football Club has extended the use of Evolv Express to their training ground in East Charlotte, aiming to ensure a consistent security protocol across all venues.
Charlotte FC's president, Joe LaBue, emphasized the benefits of choosing the Express system for its advanced safety features, commenting, “When you open a building, you have the opportunity to outfit it with great technology. This made choosing Express as our safety detection solution a no brainer.” He noted the effective fan experience facilitated by the system at Bank of America Stadium and expressed enthusiasm for its extended application at their training facility.
Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Technology
Evolv Express leverages cutting-edge sensor technology along with artificial intelligence
Evolv Express leverages cutting-edge sensor technology along with artificial intelligence to distinguish between weapons and everyday metal items.
This system has also been deployed by Tepper Sports & Entertainment at local schools, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which is among the largest districts in North Carolina. Evolv continues to expand its footprint in the Southeastern U.S., actively developing partnerships with numerous school districts across North and South Carolina.
Broadening Presence in Professional Sports
Jay Muelhoefer, chief commercial officer for Evolv Technology, commented on the company's strategic partnership with Charlotte FC as reflective of its expanding influence, stating, “Our partnership with Charlotte Football Club is significant for several reasons and demonstrates our continued category dominance.”
Evolv's technology now supports security screenings for ten MLS teams as they commenced the 2024 season, with clubs like St. Louis CITY SC, the New England Revolution, and the Columbus Crew among them.
Utilization Across Diverse Venues
Beyond sports stadiums, Evolv's technology is utilized in a variety of settings such as theme parks, casinos, schools, hospitals, and religious establishments, collectively screening over one billion visitors thus far. This extensive application demonstrates Evolv's broad reach and capability in enhancing safety across diverse public venues.
