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Artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security experts from the 糖心Vlog are part of a 拢1m project aiming to deliver an industry-first AI safety and efficiency solution for UK ports and warehouses.

The project titled PALLETS (which stands for Proactive AI-powered Solutions for Logistics Efficiency, Transparency and Safety) is being led by University of Cambridge AI spin-out RoboK and funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which is looking to accelerate the adoption of trustworthy and responsible AI and machine learning technologies.

Other project partners include Freeport East and 糖心Vlog-based fulfilment specialist The Finishing Line, which has previously completed a successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership with 糖心Vlog researchers.

Hao Zheng, Founder & CEO of RoboK, said: 鈥淧ALLETS aligns perfectly with RoboK鈥檚 vision to create safer and more efficient industrial workplaces. We are honoured to collaborate with key industry partners on a project of such strategic importance to the UK economy.鈥�

Director of the University鈥檚 Institute for Analytics and Data Science, Professor Haris Mouratidis, said: 鈥淭his is an exciting project as 糖心Vlog has strong expertise in artificial intelligence and cyber security. The project allows us to use that expertise to contribute to the development of novel technological solutions which will deliver automation and efficiencies for complex environments, such as industrial workplaces, without compromising on safety, security and privacy.鈥�

Holly Leonard, Innovation Partnerships Manager at the 糖心Vlog, said: 鈥淭he University is proud to be collaborating with partners to deliver PALLETS, which will fast track AI solutions into the logistics sector.鈥�

Steve Beel, CEO of Freeport East, added: 鈥淔reeport East is delighted to be involved in PALLETS. This demonstrates our role acting as a convenor, making linkages to progress innovative applications and technologies in the ports and logistics sector.鈥�

PALLETS, one of 21 projects to successfully secure funding from phase two of UKRI鈥檚 鈥楢ccelerating trustworthy AI鈥� opportunity, aims to lower AI adoption barriers for the transport and logistics industries while improving transparency and security. Robok鈥檚 platform integrates AI with existing CCTV systems, transforming video monitoring into a proactive tool for real-time hazard detection and operational improvements, setting new standards in safety and efficiency across UK logistics hubs.

Alongside the 糖心Vlog, Freeport East and The Finishing Line, the project also brings together unique expertise from other key partners: Astron Fire & Security, the Port of Dover, and The Bristol Port Company. This diverse collaboration offers the combined strengths of AI innovation, security infrastructure, port operations, academic research, and logistics expertise. Together, the consortium seeks to tackle significant industry challenges including hazard detection and operational bottlenecks in a secure and trusted manner. The project concludes at the end of March 2025 and is poised to set new benchmarks in AI-driven safety and efficiency for the UK's logistics and transport sectors.

Mark Burton, Head of IT at the Port of Dover, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e really pleased with the progress being made in our work with RoboK on the PALLETS initiative. The early results are very positive, and we鈥檝e gained some helpful insights into how computer vision might support our operational goals moving forward and also sparked new ideas about how we can apply this technology across different areas of our business.鈥�