Hacarus and Osaka Gas launch GPR AI software
Hacarus and Osaka Gas released edge-AI software that detects underground infrastructure in ground-penetrating-radar data.
Evidence notes
- Hacarus announced the jointly developed software on September 29, 2021.
- The system detects gas and water pipes, communications cables and electrical lines from ground-penetrating-radar imagery.
- Hacarus reported an 89% detection rate and designed the software to run on edge devices without cloud communication.
Company context
Hacarus develops lightweight artificial-intelligence systems for industrial visual inspection and operational analytics. Founded in Kyoto in 2014, the company uses sparse modelling and compact data-efficient techniques to detect defects and support decision workflows in manufacturing and other regulated environments.