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Autonomous Robotic Swarm for Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Physical and Cyber Threats

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Imagine a team of smart drones and robots that act like a digital security guard for power plants or bridges. They can spot danger and react on their own, even if the internet goes down. It's like having a self-driving security team that predicts trouble before it happens.

By the numbers
7
Target TRL level
20
Consortium partners
2
Large scale cross sector demonstrations
The business problem

What needed solving

Critical infrastructures are increasingly vulnerable to cyber and physical attacks. Current security relies too heavily on human intervention, which is slow and risky in harsh or remote environments.

The solution

What was built

A TRL-7 prototype consisting of a unified platform that manages a swarm of robots and legacy sensors for autonomous threat detection and response.

Audience

Who needs this

Critical Infrastructure OperatorsCyber-Physical Security FirmsGovernment Defense AgenciesIndustrial Site Managers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Energy
enterprise
Target: Power Grid Operator

If you are a power grid operator dealing with remote substations in harsh environments — this project developed a TRL-7 prototype that provides autonomous monitoring and threat detection. This reduces the need for human guards in dangerous areas.

Logistics
enterprise
Target: Port Authority

If you are a port authority dealing with vast perimeters and cyber-physical vulnerabilities — this project developed a system of heterogeneous robotic resources that autonomously manage protection tasks. This ensures the continuity of essential services.

Government
any
Target: National Security Agency

If you are a security agency dealing with the risk of terrorist attacks on vital structures — this project developed AI-driven prediction models for optimized response. This allows for faster intervention without waiting for human operators.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of the system?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost details are not provided.

Can this be scaled to a national level?

The project aims to deliver a scalable solution using an autonomous swarm of resources to protect various critical infrastructures across different sectors.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the specific IP and licensing agreements are not disclosed.

How does it integrate with existing security hardware?

The system is designed to integrate autonomous functions across both new robotic platforms and legacy systems via a unified platform.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from 2023-10-01 to 2026-09-30, targeting a TRL-7 prototype.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with 11 industrial partners (55% ratio), including 7 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 8 research entities across 11 countries, suggests a high focus on practical application and market readiness rather than pure academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact ETHNIKO KENTRO EREVNAS KAI TECHNOLOGIKIS ANAPTYXKS in Greece

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for the TRL-7 autonomous security prototype.