Imagine a team of robotic dogs, drones, and small boats all talking to each other to guard a harbor. Instead of people walking the perimeter, these robots automatically spot intruders or damage in real-time. It is like having a digital security blanket that covers the air, land, and sea simultaneously.
Ports face increasing security threats and the high cost of manual infrastructure maintenance. Current surveillance often lacks a coordinated, real-time view across land, air, and sea.
An integrated intelligence platform coordinating a swarm of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and Ground Vehicles (UGVs) for surveillance and 3D modelling.
If you are a Port Authority dealing with unauthorized intrusions in vast harbor areas — this project developed a swarm of USVs, UAVs, and UGVs that provides continuous perimeter defense. This ensures that air, land, and water boundaries are monitored without constant human patrols.
If you are a Naval Base Operator dealing with the need for high-resilience infrastructure monitoring — this project developed an integrated intelligence platform. It allows for real-time data access and threat assessment at sites like the Arsenal do Alfeite naval base.
If you are a Maritime Engineering Firm dealing with the difficulty of inspecting underwater or hard-to-reach port structures — this project developed a multi-purpose unmanned vehicle system. This enables digital maintenance and 3D modelling of critical infrastructure to prevent failures.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost information is provided.
The project is designed for EU maritime infrastructures and will be validated in an operational environment at the Arsenal do Alfeite naval base, suggesting a path toward industrial scaling.
Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms are not specified, though the project involves 6 partners including 3 SMEs.
The system uses a layered approach combining USVs, UAVs, and UGVs to provide live visual and sensor-based surveillance that integrates into a digital security platform.
The project runs from 2025-11-01 to 2027-10-31, moving from laboratory stress testing to real-world operational validation.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with an 83% industry ratio, consisting of 6 partners across 3 countries (CZ, EL, PT). With 3 SMEs and 5 industrial entities, the group is structured for commercial application rather than academic research, focusing on the rapid transition from lab testing to operational port environments.
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