#Japan #CalTa #Liberaware #Sewer Inspection #Chiba, Tokyo

Introduction

In a significant stride towards enhancing sewer management technologies, Liberaware, headquartered in Chiba, Japan, and CalTa, based in Tokyo, have once again been approved for a joint research project by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). This project, entitled "Development of a DX Solution for Sewer Pipe Inspection using Digital Twin and Small Drones," builds on previous accomplishments from last year and seeks to advance the application of data and digital technologies in sewer systems.

Background and Past Achievements

The sewer infrastructure sector is gaining global attention due to increasing demand for updating and maintaining aging infrastructure, coupled with its vast market scale. Liberaware and CalTa's successful collaboration last year resulted in the development of a comprehensive inspection solution, leveraging the capabilities of the IBIS2 drone, specially designed for confined spaces. Supported by MLIT, the companies focused on creating effective inspection solutions that integrate both inspection and digitalization processes.

Through practical field validations, they have made strides in developing self-localization techniques for drones operating in GPS-denied environments, such as sewer systems. Additionally, they worked on creating compact hydrogen sulfide gas sensors that can be mounted on the IBIS2 drone. Their achievements were recognized, leading to the renewal of their project for this fiscal year.

For further details, you can refer to the following resources:

• - MLIT's List of Applied Research
• - Press Release on Last Year’s Acceptance

Goals for This Year

Building upon previous successes, the partnership between Liberaware and CalTa will this year focus on several key areas, including:

• - Improving the accuracy of distance measurements
• - Enhancing the performance of hydrogen sulfide gas sensors based on field trials
• - Integrating with municipal systems to provide seamless services

Both companies aim to improve not only the technical aspects but also the user-friendliness of their solutions. With continued support from MLIT, they are committed to delivering inspection solutions that contribute to the resilience of Japan's infrastructure.

About CalTa Inc.

Location: 9th Floor, Takanawa Sengetsuji Building, 2-18-10 Takanawa, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
CEO: Hidetaka Kobayashi
Established: July 1, 2021
Services Offered: Digital twin platform TRANCITY, real-time video acquisition services, and contract development.
For more details, visit CalTa's Services.

About Liberaware Inc.

Liberaware's mission is to create a safe society for everyone through the development of the world's smallest drones for inspection and measurement in narrow, dark, and hazardous indoor spaces. The company specializes in leveraging the image data collected by these drones for infrastructure inspection and maintenance solutions. Their vision of visualizing unseen risks drives their efforts to deliver a safe and peaceful society.
Company Name: Liberaware Inc.
CEO: Hongkyu Min
Location: 3-3-1 Chuo, Chiba City, Chiba, Japan
Established: August 22, 2016
Business Areas: Drone services, Digital twin services, and solution development.
For more information, visit Liberaware's Website and X Account.