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Liberaware and Simtops Join Forces for Infrastructure DX Solutions

In a significant move towards advancing digital transformation in infrastructure management, Japan-based companies Liberaware and Simtops have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on innovative solutions utilizing their respective technologies. This partnership aims to address the pressing challenges faced by social infrastructure in the face of aging facilities, labor shortages, and increasing operational burdens.

Background of the Partnership

The need for improved safety and efficiency in site operations has never been greater. With increasing demands for inspections, monitoring, and data collection, these operations often rely heavily on manual oversight, which can lead to inefficiencies and fragmented information. By leveraging autonomous technologies such as drones and robots, the two companies aim to revolutionize how data is collected, managed, and utilized in infrastructure management.

Liberaware specializes in developing compact indoor drones, such as the IBIS series, designed specifically for inspection and measurement in confined spaces. With its advanced features, the IBIS series can capture images, videos, 3D data, and sensor data efficiently. Alongside these capabilities, Liberaware also offers LAPIS, a space iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) that facilitates seamless data acquisition, visualization, and analysis.

Simtops, known for its i-Reporter system, supports the digital transformation of workplace reporting, transitioning from traditional paper and Excel records to a streamlined electronic system. This collaboration effectively combines Liberaware’s data acquisition techniques with Simtops’ electronic reporting, paving the way for a comprehensive infrastructure DX solution that assists in data acquisition, documentation, and utilization.

Key Areas of Collaboration

The memorandum details key areas in which the companies will collaborate:

1. Joint Technical Development: The companies will conduct joint verifications and discussions on how to unify site data gathered by drones, robots, and IoT devices with reporting operations, enhancing efficiency.

2. Development of Infrastructure DX Solutions: By integrating various data forms, including images and sensor data within the LAPIS platform and linking them with i-Reporter, they aim to streamline inspections, reporting, and data management.

3. Collaborative Proposals and Marketing Activities: The partnership will focus on presenting integrated solutions that encompass drones, robots, AI, and reporting systems to various sectors including infrastructure facilities, industrial plants, construction sites, and municipal facilities.

4. Creation of New Service Models: The companies aspire to establish a new DX service model that supports the entire process from data acquisition to reporting and improvement activities.

Future Prospects

The collaboration marks a substantial step in synergy between the two companies as they plan to identify concrete operational challenges in facility and infrastructure management. They aim to validate the effectiveness of their combined solutions—LAPIS and i-Reporter—through practical experiments and implementations already underway.

By establishing operational methodologies and utilizing collected data efficiently, Liberaware and Simtops aim to enhance labor efficiency and safety in inspection and maintenance processes.

The ultimate goal of this strategic partnership is to create opportunities for societal implementation, ensuring a comprehensive service model that supports not only data acquisition but also ongoing improvements in infrastructure management. As they progress, both companies remain committed to the vision of a safer, more efficient society driven by innovative DX solutions.

About Liberaware

Founded in August 2016, Liberaware has been on a mission to create a safe society through unique drone technology aimed at inspecting hard-to-reach, low-light spaces. Their dedication to visualizing unseen risks positions them as a leader in the infrastructure inspection sector. Their comprehensive service includes not only developing drones but also offering data analysis and digital twin solutions, making them a valuable partner for advancing safety and efficiency in infrastructure management.

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