Blog, News & Case Studies

Ruby Pearce-Casey

In this final stage of our journey, Ruby explains how geomagnetic storms turn the UK power grid into one giant DC circuit. By modelling transformers, transmission lines and grounding systems, we can finally calculate geomagnetically induced currents and see where the real risks lie.

Kate Lau

Keen AI’s software developer Tom Emment turns sci-fi-level projects into reality, from drones to solar weather apps, powered only by sheer talent, Christmas spirit, and pizza.

Kate Lau

Explore SolarStorm.Space, Keen AI’s interactive app for visualising geomagnetic storms and their impact on the power grid. Track magnetic and electric fields, monitor substations at risk, and understand how space weather can disrupt electricity networks!

Ruby Pearce-Casey

How do we go from observing magnetic chaos to actually protecting our power network? Ruby explores how machine learning and geospatial modelling can forecast magnetic and electric field changes across the UK, helping identify where solar storms could affect the power grid.

Thomas Emment

As part of our book club, we read a different book every month. The only rules are, that none of the members …

Ruby Pearce-Casey

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “solar storm”? A scene from a sci-fi blockbuster? A cataclysm in a fantasy novel? The truth is less fictional, and far more unsettling. Solar storms aren’t just a fantastical concept, they are real, and they strike more often than you might imagine.

Kate Lau

Funded by Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund, FoSMO is the UK’s first foundational computer vision model for electricity networks. Developed by Keen AI with National Grid, this innovative project will reduce duplication, improve accuracy, and deliver consumer benefits through AI-powered asset management.

Abhishek Patel

Have you ever taken a photo and wished you could return to that exact spot? Revisit the moment from the same angle, …

Kate Lau

Powered by Google’s Imagery Insights Keen AI has developed Haystack™, a scaleable, automated system able to map utility infrastructure and connections using …

Cristian Silva-Perez

Pit slope failures at open pit mines are dangerous, regularly causing multiple fatalities and mine closures across the world Incidents of slope …

Mubin Khan

We are thrilled that our CEO, Amjad Karim, will be presenting our AI corrosion detection and prediction case study at the Digitalisation …

Cristian Silva-Perez

Problem Description Distribution Network Operators (DNO) manage thousands of buildings across the UK. Each building houses critical equipment essential for reliable energy …

Petar Gyurov

Executive Summary We partnered with a British Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to develop a computer vision pipeline that identified over 4,000 high-risk …

Mubin Khan

Corrosion is a significant cost to modern civilisation Corrosion is a natural process converting a refined metal into a more chemically stable …

Petar Gyurov

Keen AI is using deep learning and image processing to detect corroded steelwork on National Grid towers.

Petar Gyurov

We’re very happy to make a public announcement about our recent release of Zap, our in-house tool for rapid training and testing …

Hamzah Reta

2001: A Space Odyssey has perhaps one of the most iconic examples of a sophisticated AI language model in popular culture. Just …

Petar Gyurov

It’s easy to think that keeping a clean and up-to-date inventory of your assets is simple, but more often than not you’ll …

Qifan Fu

Electricity transmission operators are responsible for the safe and reliable operation of overhead line pylons. Individual routes can comprise thousands of pylons …

Sarah Bauroth

18k Videos over 10 Years weren’t Assigned to an Asset Our customer has been collecting visual data using drones and helicopters for …

Sarah Bauroth

Britain’s 20,000-mile rail network requires reliable monitoring of lineside vegetation. Together with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), Keen AI …

Sarah Bauroth

Press Release, 26.05.2022 Trials in using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify species of trees and other plants, from photographs taken by on-train …

Sarah Bauroth

Over the coming months, Keen AI is working with National Grid and sees.ai developing a system which fully automates the corrosion assessment …

Thomas Emment

Knowing what assets are installed where is important for an asset manager. Single towers can be made up of many different types …

Petar Gyurov

In 1992, Polish forests were facing unprecedented levels of death amongst European ash. Ecologists were discovering trees with wilting black leaves and …

Amjad Karim

At the start of 2020 we didn’t know if it would be possible to collect images of the required quality for an …

Amjad Karim

At Keen AI we create systems which augment process experts, for example ecologists or engineers, with machine learning and AI. Our focus …

Hamzah Reta

As the majority of us look to 2021 and hope for a better year, it’s easy to look back at 2020 and only remember what went wrong.

Amjad Karim

Amjad Karim reviews some of the important lessons we learned whilst implementing the KAI platform at the UK's National Grid.

Hamzah Reta

First run of vehicle and camera system for collecting footage and generating training data.

Will Koning

A trial to see whether or not AI can be used to detect the presence of invasive non-native species has started. Dr Tom August from UKCEH and Amjad Karim from Keen AI discuss how it will work and its benefits.

Will Koning

Keen AI, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) and Time-Lapse Systems are using their expertise in machine vision, environmental research and image capture to help identify invasive plant species in the UK.

Mubin Khan

We are delighted to be showcasing KAI-V and out Machine Learning Solutions at European Utility Week, 12 - 14 November 2019, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France.

Amjad Karim

Keen AI Joins NVIDIA Inception Program, leveraging support from the world’s premier Machine Learning (ML) partner...

Hamzah Reta

AI Condition Assessment - The KAI platform is being used at National Grid to support analysts to rapidly identify...

Hamzah Reta

Jeremiah Karpowicz of Commercial UAV News talks talks to Amjad Karim and Mubin Khan of Keen AI about Artificial Intelligence and the role of Machine Vision.

Will Koning

Keen AI, specialists in Machine Learning and Computer Vision, have partnered with leading environmental research organisation...

Amjad Karim

Oxymem helps clients reach sustainability goals with 'drop-in' Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor modules. Keen AI is assisting by improving Quality Assurance process...

Will Koning

Amjad Karim, CEO at Keen AI has been invited to speak at this year's Commercial UAV Expo - Europe. The conference is scheduled...