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AI-Powered Customs Baggage Screening and Automated Risk Assessment for Airports

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Imagine if airport security had a smart assistant that could spot illegal items in X-rays and track specific bags as they move through the terminal. Instead of officers guessing which bags to open, the system flags only the high-risk ones. It's like a digital filter that lets honest travelers breeze through while catching the bad actors.

By the numbers
20%
increase in successful contraband detection
20%
increase in passenger flow and control fluidity
20%
decrease in customs personnel resource mobilization
The business problem

What needed solving

Airports are seeing a surge in passengers while customs staffing remains limited. This leads to bottlenecks and a reliance on manual, experience-based inspections that may miss contraband.

The solution

What was built

An integrated system featuring AI X-ray contraband detection, camera-based luggage reidentification, and a digital twin for airport operational optimization.

Audience

Who needs this

International Airport OperatorsNational Customs AgenciesBorder Security Technology ProvidersAirport Logistics Managers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Aviation Security
enterprise
Target: Airport Operator

If you are an airport operator dealing with massive growth in passenger numbers and limited staff — this project developed a digital twin and AI reidentification system that increases passenger flow by at least 20%.

Government & Border Control
any
Target: Customs Agency

If you are a customs agency dealing with contraband smuggling — this project developed AI-powered X-ray recognition that increases successful contraband detection by at least 20%.

Security Software
SME
Target: AI Surveillance Provider

If you are a security software provider dealing with the difficulty of tracking luggage across different zones — this project developed camera-based end-to-end reidentification of luggage to automate the tracking process.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this system?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost details are not provided as this is a research and innovation action.

Can this be deployed at a large industrial scale?

Yes, the project is designed for testing in three different airport sizes: small, medium, and big, to ensure scalability across various operational contexts.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms are not specified, but the project involves a consortium of 24 partners including 11 industry members.

How does this integrate with existing airport data?

The system is designed to derive risk indicators from external data, such as Advanced Passenger Information, and integrate them into a decision support tool.

What is the timeline for full deployment?

The project period runs from 2023-09-01 to 2026-08-31, suggesting the system will be refined and tested through late 2026.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with 11 industrial partners (46% of the total), including 7 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 3 universities and 3 research centers across 9 countries, suggests a high focus on practical application and market viability rather than pure theory.

How to reach the team

Contact LEGIND TECHNOLOGIES AS in Denmark

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for AI-driven customs automation.

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