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Tenchijin Inc.

Mr. Yasutoshi Hyakusoku

Joined the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2004. He is an expert in Earth observation satellites, having been involved in the entire development process of the GPM main satellite for precipitation observation and the IBUKI-2 satellite for greenhouse gas observation as a JAXA employee and was stationed at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. While specializing in project management of large-scale systems, he also creates business ideas by utilizing various earth observation data including satellites developed by himself. Co-founder of Tenchijin.

In Japan, more than 20,000 water leakage incidents occur annually, posing significant challenges to maintaining water infrastructure due to aging pipelines, climate change, and population decline. This presentation introduces an advanced service that leverages satellite data and AI technology to diagnose water pipe leakage risks, streamline the management of inspection and repair records, and support the planning of pipeline renewal. By shifting from reliance on staff intuition and experience to a data-driven approach, this solution enables more effective and efficient operations. Through real-world case studies, we will showcase practical methods and tangible outcomes to address the critical issues faced by municipalities.