Marking inside the exam centre, without internet.
Alama Edge is a compact box that runs Alama’s marking models on-site. Scripts never leave the building, and results sync when a connection is available.
Why an on-site box
Many exam centres have unreliable power and internet, and exam bodies want scripts to stay under their control.
Works offline
Marking runs locally, so a dropped connection doesn’t stop the exam timetable.
Scripts stay on-site
Student work is processed inside the centre and never uploaded unless you choose to.
Syncs later
Results and audit logs upload securely when a connection returns.
Built on NVIDIA Jetson
Designed around NVIDIA’s compact AI computers, made for running AI models at the edge.
How it connects
Alama Edge sits between the scanner and the examiner.
Scanner
Scripts are scanned in batches at the centre.
Pages go straight to the Edge box over the local network.
Alama Edge
Reads and marks every answer locally.
Flags low-confidence answers for review.
Examiners
Review flagged answers on a tablet or laptop.
Approve results for the centre.
Status
Where Alama Edge is today.
Can I buy Alama Edge now?
Not yet. Alama Edge is a concept in development. We plan to test the first unit during our pilot programme.
Will the design change?
Yes. The drawing on this page shows the current design direction, which may change as we test it.
Who is Alama Edge for?
Exam bodies, large schools and exam centres with weak connectivity or strict rules about where scripts can go.
Keep exploring
Related pages about how Alama works.
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