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Spin-off secures funding to boost AI in ports and terminals

[ January 9, 2025   //   ]

University of Cambridge spin-off company spinout RoboK has secured £1 million funding from UK Research and Innovation as part of the PALLETS consortium, which aims to lower AI adoption barriers in UK ports and warehouses.

PALLETS (Proactive AI-powered Solutions for Logistics Efficiency, Transparency and Safety), led by Robok, is the result of a recent drive by UKRI to accelerate adoption of trustworthy and responsible AI and machine learning technologies. Its platform integrates AI with existing CCTV systems, transforming video monitoring into a proactive tool for real-time hazard detection and operational improvements.

The project brings together expertise from Freeport East, Port of Dover, the Bristol Port Company, Astron Fire & Security, The Finishing Line and University of Essex.

Dover head of IT, Mark Burton, said: “The early results are very positive, and we’ve gained some helpful insights into how computer vision might support our operational goals moving forward and also sparked new ideas about how we can apply this technology across different areas of our business.”

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