Imagine a high-tech security system for history. It uses 3D scanning and AI to create digital fingerprints of ancient sites and artifacts. This makes it easy to spot fakes or stolen items at borders, acting like a digital DNA test for art.
Cultural heritage sites and collections are vulnerable to looting and illegal trade. Current detection methods are often too slow or lack the scientific precision to prove an object's origin at border crossings.
A toolkit of innovative solutions including 3D photogrammetry for site monitoring, AI for border control identification, and spectral fluorescence signatures for authentication.
If you are a customs technology provider dealing with the difficulty of spotting illicit antiquities—this project developed AI and data engineering tools that automate object identification at borders. This reduces manual inspection errors and speeds up the detection of illegal goods.
If you are an auction house dealing with the risk of selling forged artifacts—this project developed spectral fluorescence signatures for object authentication. This provides a scientific way to verify if a piece is genuine or a fake.
If you are a site monitoring firm dealing with looting in remote areas—this project developed 3D photogrammetry tools for site monitoring. This allows for the rapid detection of unauthorized excavations and site damage.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost information is provided.
The project aims to create an operational set of tools that are replicable in European contexts and internationally, suggesting a design intended for scale.
Based on available project data, there are no specific details regarding patents or licensing agreements.
The tools are designed to help law enforcement and cultural heritage professionals combat the illicit trafficking of cultural goods.
The project period runs from 2023-02-01 to 2026-01-31.
The project focuses on a user-centric approach to bridge the gap between technology and the market, specifically for law enforcement and heritage professionals.
The consortium is a diverse group of 15 partners across 7 countries. It features a low industry ratio of 13% (2 companies), but these are specialized firms like ICONEM and PARCS. The heavy presence of 6 research centers and 5 universities indicates a strong scientific foundation, while the inclusion of the National Police College and ICOM ensures the tools are grounded in real-world law enforcement needs.
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