ORBIS Project
Delivering an AI maritime surveillance system for search & rescue and border monitoring, by fusing satellite intelligence, autonomous drones, and distributed decision-making into a secure, real-time operational platform.
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Optimized Real-time maritime Border Surveillance with Intelligent satellite-drone Systems
Project Details
Funded under: Horizon Europe
Project ID: 101225659
Start Day: 01/10/2025
Project Duration: 2 Years
Tags: Next Gen Connectivity, 6G Networks
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Maritime Security Challenges Today
Maritime border surveillance and search & rescue operations demand real-time awareness across vast and operationally challenging sea areas. Therefore, authorities must detect irregular activity early. They must also assess risks accurately and respond rapidly. All of this must be done under strict regulatory and ethical constraints.
In this context, ORBIS addresses this challenge. It combines satellite constellations, autonomous UAVs, and distributed AI. These are integrated into an intelligent surveillance and rescue platform. The platform is designed for operational deployment and market uptake.
What is ORBIS?
ORBIS is a Horizon Europe Innovation Action focused on developing an AI-based system for real-time maritime border surveillance and search and rescue operations.
In this context, the project brings together satellite data from multiple sources. These include SAR, optical very high resolution, and thermal infrared. It also integrates autonomous UAV systems and distributed machine learning approaches. These support continuous monitoring over large maritime regions. Moreover, the system combines data fusion techniques, predictive analytics, and secure interoperable APIs. These are aligned with the EMSA CISE framework. ORBIS improves situational awareness. It also helps detect irregular maritime activity at an early stage.
As a result, the system enables faster and more informed operational responses in real-world maritime scenarios. It also ensures scalability and integration across different platforms. Finally, ethics and regulatory compliance are embedded in the design from the beginning. This includes GDPR considerations and alignment with the EU AI Act.
Our Role in ORBIS
ORBIS unites satellite intelligence, autonomous UAVs, and distributed AI to transform maritime surveillance and search & rescue operations into scalable, real-time, and innovation-driven security solutions.
Impact and Expected Outcomes
ORBIS delivers an AI-powered maritime surveillance platform designed for real-time situational awareness in complex maritime environments. The system combines satellite intelligence, autonomous UAVs, and distributed AI to support border monitoring and search and rescue operations across large operational areas.
Key Results
Project’s Progress so far
