University of Cambridge spinout RoboK has secured 拢1 million UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding for a project to deliver an industry-first artificial intelligence safety and efficiency solution for UK ports and warehouses.
Cambridge-based RoboK is a computer vision startup with a mission to transform industrial sites into safe and efficient environments.
The project, named PALLETS, short for Proactive AI-powered solutions for Logistics Efficiency, Transparency and Safety, forms part of UKRI鈥檚 鈥楢ccelerating Trustworthy AI鈥� programme and will run until March 2025.
The initiative is set to help lower the barriers to AI adoption聽within the logistics sector by prioritising transparency, data security, and user trust, and is poised to set new benchmarks in AI-driven safety and efficiency for the UK’s logistics and transport sectors.
The project also brings together unique expertise from key partners: Astron Fire & Security, Freeport East, Port of Dover, The Finishing Line, The University of Essex, and The Bristol Port Company.聽
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Together, the consortium is said to be seeking to tackle significant industry challenges including hazard detection and operational bottlenecks in a secure and trusted manner.聽
Hao Zheng (pictured), founder & CEO of RoboK, commented: 鈥淧ALLETS aligns perfectly with RoboK鈥檚 vision to create safer and more efficient industrial workplaces.聽
鈥淲e are honoured to collaborate with key industry partners on a project of such strategic importance to the UK economy.鈥�
Steve Beel, CEO of Freeport East added: 鈥淔reeport East is delighted to be involved in PALLETS.聽
鈥淭his demonstrates our role acting as a convenor, making linkages to progress innovative applications and technologies in the ports and logistics sector.鈥�
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