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Secual Launches Smart Pod: A New Era for Urban Infrastructure

Secual Inc., headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, introduces a new smart pole solution termed the ‘Secual Smart Pod’ set to launch on October 1, 2025. This innovative product aims to make effective use of existing infrastructure, such as streetlights and utility poles, to enhance urban safety and tackle transport challenges in local areas. The Smart Pod has been selected for a practical trial in Yamanashi Prefecture, emphasizing its potential in real-world applications.

Background on Development

Smart poles have gained attention as multifunctional streetlights that consolidate LED lighting, surveillance cameras, communication devices, speakers, and various sensors. These structures are seen as future infrastructures that contribute to sustainable urban living. Secual has been at the forefront of this innovation since 2018, launching the multi-functional streetlight series, the ‘Secual Smart Pole’. This product has seen widespread adoption, with over 180 units deployed in various settings across Japan, including residential and commercial facilities as well as redevelopment projects.

However, the traditional smart pole models faced challenges regarding upfront installation costs due to extensive wiring and construction requirements. To address this, the Secual Smart Pod can be retrofitted onto existing streetlights and utility poles, allowing for a streamlined, cost-effective installation process. The Smart Pod combines the same safety features and urban data collection capabilities that are already part of the Secual Smart Pole, thus enabling cities to enhance their security while advancing technology integration.

Key Features of the Smart Pod

The Smart Pod is equipped with essential functionalities designed to improve urban safety and efficiency. These include disaster prevention sensors, surveillance capabilities, and real-time data gathering tools. By integrating these technologies, Secual aims to revolutionize how cities and communities monitor and manage their infrastructure.

Pioneering Experiment in Yamanashi

The Secual Smart Pod has been adopted in the pioneering experiment to solve regional transportation issues in Yamanashi Prefecture, marking its first deployment in Japan. In partnership with BRJ Co., Ltd., known for its micro-mobility sharing service, ‘TOCKLE’, the Smart Pod will be integrated into mobility hubs to create a ‘next-generation smart port’. This initiative is poised to enhance local safety and drive digital transformation in port management, directly addressing transportation challenges in the area.

Installation of Secual Smart Pods

Locations across Yamanashi Prefecture have been identified for the installation of the Secual Smart Pods, ensuring a comprehensive rollout that encompasses both public safety and innovative transport solutions.

Future Prospects

The Secual Smart Pod is not only aimed at enhancing safety and urban smartification but also holds promises for diverse applications in disaster response, environmental monitoring, and operational management. Its features, which include a combination of cameras, weather sensors, flood detection systems, and speakers, are poised for use in various contexts such as monitoring riverbanks, industrial facilities, and tourist attractions.

Secual remains committed to advancing the integration of its Smart Pole and Smart Pod technologies into urban infrastructures, focusing on enhancing public safety and facilitating local revitalization efforts. The company will continue to address various business challenges aimed at promoting the welfare of communities while contributing to digital transformation across multiple areas.