Defy-Hi utilizes the Inspector BEAR, an AI-powered robotic system, to conduct high-fidelity façade inspections of high-rise commercial buildings, capturing detailed data for defect detection and analysis. This technology enables property owners to identify structural risks and manage maintenance more effectively, ensuring safety and compliance over time.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Inspecting high-rise building facades for defects is traditionally a manual, labor-intensive, and potentially dangerous process, often relying on rope access or scaffolding. This can lead to inconsistent data collection, increased costs, and potential safety risks for human inspectors.
Solution
Defy-Hi offers an AI-powered robotic system, the Inspector BEAR (Building Envelope Access Robot), that automates high-fidelity facade inspections for high-rise commercial buildings. The robot captures detailed visual data, which is then analyzed using AI-driven defect detection algorithms to identify potential structural issues. This technology provides property owners with comprehensive data insights, enabling proactive risk management, improved maintenance planning, and enhanced structural assurance over time. The system is designed to be easily portable between buildings, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional inspection methods.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes property owners, facade engineers, and commercial building managers responsible for maintaining the structural integrity and safety of high-rise buildings.
Features
- Inspector BEAR robotic system for automated facade data capture
- Comprehensive visual data capture in high fidelity
- AI-driven defect detection and analysis
- Analytics platform for facade engineers and property owners
- Portfolio overview and defect-oriented data visualization
- Longitudinal data analysis to visualize changes over time
- Risk management tools for proactive maintenance planning