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Kuraemon Introduces Advanced Safety Patrol Feature

In a significant leap forward for the construction field, Lecre Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, has officially launched the "Kuraemon Patrol," a cutting-edge functionality designed specifically for safety patrols within its construction DX platform, Kuraemon. This development exemplifies the company’s commitment to integrating quality and safety management in construction, a long-awaited evolution that leverages artificial intelligence and video to enhance job site safety.

Bridging the Gap in Construction Safety Management

Since its inception, Lecre has emphasized the value of photographs, harnessing their extensive information capacity and reliability to bridge the gap between job sites and administrative offices. The Kuraemon platform has already found its place in 1 million construction sites, supporting the industry through its photo-centric approach to construction DX (digital transformation).

Despite its success, the construction sector still faced challenges regarding safety patrols, including:

• - Safety issues being managed through paper, Excel, or oral communications, leading to vague resolutions.
• - Lack of recorded footage, making post-accident assessments difficult.
• - Safety information often becoming siloed, not benefiting the entire organization.

An alarming issue was the bureaucratic nature of patrols, where only 'safe records' were documented, ignoring unsafe behavior. Repeated reshoots on the job sites prevented managers from gaining the actual picture of site conditions.

The fragmentation of tools used for photographs and videos has been identified as a primary cause of these challenges. The Kuraemon Patrol was developed to resolve both the fragmentation of tools and the formalistic operation of safety protocols.

What Kuraemon Patrol Achieves

1. AI-Driven Hazard Detection

One of the standout features of Kuraemon Patrol is its AI-based hazard detection. Utilizing video feeds from wearable cameras, the AI analyzes footage to automatically identify unsafe actions and hazardous situations. This advancement promises to elevate safety management beyond relying on the experience of seasoned professionals. Future operations aim to automate alert notifications and corrective instructions, transforming how patrols are conducted.

2. Centralized Cloud Management of Patrol Footage

Simply by moving about wearing the camera, footage will be uploaded automatically to the cloud. The system is versatile enough to accommodate both wearable devices and fixed position setups via tripods. Integrating project photos, work records, and safety footage into one platform provides a unique advantage that traditional tools lack.

3. Efficient Report Generation

Post-patrol, administrators can access recorded data from their desks, confirming hazardous locations, issuing corrective guidance, and compiling reports all on the Kuraemon Cloud platform. This feature is designed to significantly reduce unnecessary administrative workload and maximize management efficiency.

Designed for Tough Conditions

The Kuraemon Patrol camera is engineered for durability, with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, operating up to 11 hours, and immediate usability thanks to its built-in SIM card. It continues to function optimally even in adverse working conditions, such as rain or dust.

Field staff can initiate patrols instantly without account registration, merely by scanning a QR code, ensuring seamless implementation across all team members, regardless of whether they are prime contractors or subcontractors.

Special Launch Campaign

To support the upgrade to digital safety management through Kuraemon Patrol, a special campaign is now underway, providing a dedicated neck mount for hands-free video recording at this exciting launch phase.

About Kuraemon

Initially released in 1999, the Kuraemon platform has continuously evolved. The introduction of the Kuraemon Pad in 2014, designed as a successor to traditional record-keeping methods, has gained acclaim as a leading digital tool for project managers. Subsequently, in April 2022, Kuraemon Premium was launched to further streamline efficiency across entire job sites rather than just focusing on individual supervisors.

With Kuraemon, the construction sector is positioned for a profound digital transformation, improving productivity for all stakeholders involved in construction projects.

Learn more about Kuraemon here.

Lecre Inc.

Fueled by its mission to “update the world through records,” Lecre Inc. aspires to eliminate the information gap between deskless industries, paving the way for maximal productivity across organizations. Founded on September 20, 1995, by Hirofumi Arima, the company continues to make strides in advancing the construction industry.