Imagine a high-tech electronic nose that can sniff out illegal drugs and explosives in suitcases without needing to open them. It uses special coatings and AI to tell the difference between harmless smells and dangerous substances. This makes airport security checks much faster and more accurate for everyone.
Current airport security focuses on explosives, leaving narcotics and new psychoactive substances largely undetected unless found by manual customs checks. This creates a security gap that organized crime exploits to transport drugs via aviation.
An operational prototype (TRL 7) consisting of an innovative vapor sampling system and a detector using AI-driven software and new coatings to identify drugs and explosives.
If you are an airport operator dealing with slow passenger queues and manual luggage checks — this project developed a vapor detection solution that increases the inspection rate and efficiency without disrupting the flow of travelers.
If you are a customs authority dealing with the fact that 85% of drugs in Europe are seized at airport arrivals — this project developed a high-resolution screener that detects narcotics and New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) more effectively than manual techniques.
If you are a security equipment manufacturer dealing with expensive, bulky explosive detectors — this project developed a smaller, more affordable, and faster version of EVD technology adapted for luggage screening.
Based on available project data, the specific price is not listed, but the project objective is to create a more affordable solution compared to existing EVD methodology.
Yes, the project aims to reach TRL 7 with an operational prototype and includes pilots in airports during Year 2 to ensure it fits airport logistics.
Based on available project data, IP details are not provided, but the project is coordinated by Mobility Ion Technologies SL with a consortium of 6 partners.
The project is designed as a first attempt before the implementation of ECAC Standard 2 and 3 for hold and cabin baggage vapor detection.
The project runs from September 2024 to August 2026, with testing in Year 1 and airport pilots in Year 2.
The consortium is highly industry-driven, consisting of 6 partners across 4 countries (EL, ES, FR, IT). With 4 industrial partners and 5 SMEs, the group has a 67% industry ratio, indicating a strong focus on commercialization and practical application rather than academic research.
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