Illuminex FOD AI™ – Foreign Object & Debris Detection and Analysis System

FOD AI™ is a next-generation Foreign Object & Debris (FOD) detection and analysis platform designed to enhance airside safety and inspection efficiency. Powered by Illuminex AI and distributed by Fortbrand Services, the system automatically identifies critical and non-critical FOD on all paved airfield surfaces using real-time object recognition and cloud-based analytics.

Unlike traditional fixed-mount systems, FOD AI™ offers a flexible, mobile, and highly cost-effective alternative—delivering 24/7 automated monitoring at a fraction of the price. With real-time alerting, automated event logging, GPS-tagged detections, and heatmap-based analytics, FOD AI™ empowers airport operations teams to identify root causes of debris accumulation, streamline remediation strategies, and reduce airside risk exposure.

Key Features:

AI-Powered FOD Detection – Identifies debris of all sizes in real-time using machine learning and smart camera technology.
Cloud-Backed Logging – Captures and stores detection time, location, object class, and media in a secure database.
Real-Time Alerting – Safety-critical objects trigger immediate notifications to operations personnel.
Comprehensive Analytics – Heatmap generation of FOD history allows trend visualization and risk zone identification.
Infrastructure-Agnostic – Usable across runways, taxiways, aprons, and access roads without site modification.
Low-Cost Implementation – Achieves high safety value at under 1/10 the cost of fixed-mount legacy systems.
Seamless Ops Integration – Compatible with existing airfield inspection workflows and SOPs.
Sensor & Media Logging – Each detection includes full sensor context for post-event review and validation.

Applications:

Runway Safety Monitoring
Apron and Taxiway FOD Detection
Preventive Maintenance and Remediation Planning
Airport Safety Compliance
Night and Adverse Weather Inspection
Mobile or Vehicle-Mounted Surface Sweeps
Inspection Audit Trail Creation
Data-Driven Root Cause Analysis

Why Choose Illuminex AI:

Best-in-Class AI Accuracy – Proprietary algorithms trained on diverse airside conditions ensure precision detection
Cost-Efficient Safety Enhancement – Substantially lower total cost of ownership compared to static systems
Operational Intelligence – Transforms surface inspection into a data-driven strategy with actionable insights