Moroccan startup SensThings has launched production of its T3 Shield, an AI-powered anti-cheating device designed and manufactured entirely in Morocco. The system is being rolled out across more than 2,000 national exam centers in early June to combat fraud during the country’s critical baccalaureate exams.
Quick Facts
- Deployment Scale: Equipping 2,007 exam centers across Morocco.
- Core Technology: Edge AI-powered radio wave detection.
- Origin: Fully conceived and manufactured in Morocco.
A Moroccan Solution to a National Problem
The deployment addresses a significant challenge in Morocco’s education system. During the 2025 baccalaureate exams alone, security forces arrested 118 individuals for involvement in cheating schemes and confiscated nearly 100 mobile phones and dozens of earpieces. Authorities have noted a rising trend in the use of sophisticated tools, including AI platforms like ChatGPT, to undermine exam integrity.
SensThings, a spin-off from the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), developed the T3 Shield to provide a localized, high-tech countermeasure. Under Moroccan Law 02.13, individuals caught cheating can face exam bans of up to two years, prison sentences, and fines reaching MAD 100,000 ($10,000). The T3 Shield aims to provide a robust deterrent and detection tool for educational institutions nationwide.
How the T3 Shield Works
The T3 Shield is a compact, portable unit that operates by passively detecting the full spectrum of mobile communication radio waves, including older 2G frequencies often used in covert cheating devices. It integrates Edge AI, allowing it to autonomously identify and locate suspicious electronic signals without needing a cloud connection.
Critically, the device does not jam signals. Jamming is illegal in most countries as it indiscriminately blocks all communications, including emergency services. By operating passively, the T3 Shield avoids these legal and safety issues. This design also eliminates health concerns linked to signal jammers, which emit powerful signals in confined spaces. The device, which weighs less than three kilograms, has a six-hour battery life and can be used for room inspections, bag checks, and pinpointing the exact location of a signal source.
Scaling Up for a National Rollout
To meet the demand for the nationwide deployment, SensThings established a production facility in Skhirat with a capacity to produce 250 T3 Shield units per day. The device’s core technology is built around a patented multi-frequency antenna, which recently obtained ANSI/IEEE Std149 certification from the accredited BTL Inc. laboratory, validating its performance against international standards.
The startup’s technology extends beyond the baccalaureate. It is designed for use in university exams, civil service recruitment tests, and other public competitions where integrity is paramount.
About SensThings
Founded in 2022 within UM6P’s Digital Innovation Center for Excellence (DICE), SensThings is a technology startup backed by UM6P Ventures. The company specializes in developing systems to secure high-stakes examinations and has already secured over 15 million exam copies through its broader T3 platform. Its clients include Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, and OCP Group. SensThings won the World Summit Award in 2024 and was named Industrial Startup of the Year in 2025.
Source: Morocco World News
