Safe Luggage
Innovation in Baggage Tracking for Safe Travels
The Safe Luggage project, a Co-Promotion initiative, represented a collaboration between four companies and two research and development centers in Portugal, with crucial support from Multisector. This consortium had the primary objective of developing “smart” suitcases equipped with advanced identification and tracking technologies.
Objectives
The Safe Luggage project aimed to create a demonstrator project, implementing innovative technologies in real usage scenarios. The main objectives included:
- Airport Tracking: Develop solutions for baggage tracking and monitoring at airports, using technologies such as RFID, Communication, and Sensing.
- Ground Transportation: Extend the application of tracking to ground transportation fleets, benefiting tourism operators.
Consortium
The consortium brought together complementary expertise to ensure the project’s success:
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- INOV – INESC Inovação: Contributed advanced knowledge in tracking technologies and sensors.
- PIEP – Innovation Center in Polymer Engineering: Focused on incorporating technologies into injected luggage.
- SET – Engineering and Transformation Society, S.A.:Contributed expertise in engineering and material transformation.
- ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, S.A.: Represented the airport sector, offering practical insights and specific requirements.
- Critical Software, S.A.: Developed critical software solutions to optimize tracking.
- TECMIC – Microelectronics Technologies, S.A.: Contributed expertise in microelectronics, essential for efficient sensor implementation.
Results and Impact
The Safe Luggage Project not only drove innovation in travel bags but also had a direct impact on the security and efficiency of airports and tourism operators. The successful implementation of these advanced technologies contributed to the advancement of the sector, ensuring a safer and more efficient travel experience for passengers.