AquaScan AI
Edge-based autonomous multi-sensor port inspection
AquaScan AI is a portable inspection platform being developed by AQUAMERGE. It combines thermal, optical and LIDAR sensing with artificial intelligence that runs directly on the device. The system is designed to perform real-time, AI-assisted inspections at the edge, without relying on cloud computing or a constant network connection.
Ports are under pressure
Global ports handle rising volumes while facing tighter security, customs and compliance demands. Manual image review is slow, inconsistent and hard to scale. Many inspection tools depend on fixed infrastructure, a single type of sensor, or cloud connectivity to analyze what they capture. That limits where inspections can happen, how quickly results are available, and how well systems keep working when connections fail. AquaScan AI is designed to bring multi-sensor intelligence to the point of inspection.
- 3
- Sensor types fused: thermal, optical and LIDAR
- Edge
- AI inference on the device, with no cloud dependency
- 2+ years
- Of research and system design
How it works
- 01
Sense
Thermal, optical and LIDAR sensors capture complementary views of cargo, vehicles and infrastructure at the same moment.
- 02
Fuse
Sensor streams are synchronized, calibrated and aligned in time so the system builds one consistent picture from different data types.
- 03
Analyze
AI models running on embedded edge hardware interpret the fused data in real time, designed to produce clear, explainable results for the operator.
- 04
Report
Findings are recorded on the device and can be reviewed, exported or shared with port and inspection systems when a connection is available.
What the system is built to do
Multi-sensor fusion
Combines thermal, optical and LIDAR data into a single synchronized view.
Edge AI processing
AI inference runs on embedded hardware within tight processing, memory and power limits.
Offline operation
Designed to keep working accurately without cloud access or a network connection.
Real-time results
Built to minimize latency across multiple sensor streams so results are available at the point of inspection.
Explainable outputs
Designed to show operators why an item has been flagged, not just that it has.
Portable deployment
A portable platform intended for use where fixed inspection infrastructure is impractical.
Where the programme stands
- 2024
Research and architecture: edge-AI architectures, sensor fusion and embedded processing modelled and simulated; preliminary design specifications set.
- 2025
AI-native software design: system architecture re-engineered so AI functions replace conventional processing components, with theoretical testing of data flow, synchronization and offline operation.
- 2026
Intellectual property: patent applications submitted to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
- Next
Prototype build and field testing
- Future
Pilot deployments and commercial availability
The team behind the system
Engineering, port operations and compliance held by one programme team, working from pilot site to commercial readiness.
H. Dunn
Program Lead
Leads the AquaScan AI programme and its partnerships.
A. Okonjo
AI & Machine Learning
Model design and optimization for embedded edge hardware.
J. Halvorsen
Sensor & Systems Engineering
Thermal, optical and LIDAR integration, calibration and synchronization.
S. Duarte
Software Architecture
AI-native system and data-flow design.
S. Dunn
Security & Compliance
Data protection and regulatory alignment.
M. Hayne
Commercial & Partnerships
Pilot agreements, partners and investor relations.
Supported by specialist engineering and research partners.
Work with us
We are seeking port authorities, terminal operators, government agencies and technology partners for pilot programs and strategic partnerships.
Pilot programs
We are seeking port authorities, terminal operators and inspection agencies to host field trials once the prototype is ready. Hosts help define real operating requirements and get early access to the technology.
Technology partners
We welcome partners in sensors, embedded computing, AI acceleration and port systems integration.
Investors
AQUAMERGE is open to discussions with investors interested in the next development stages of AquaScan AI. Contact us for a confidential briefing.
AquaScan AI is in development and is not yet commercially available. Descriptions on this page reflect design objectives, not tested performance, and AQUAMERGE makes no performance claims at this stage. Images are illustrative. Information is general and subject to change.