Simerse provides an AI platform that processes 360° imagery and LiDAR data to create accurate asset inventories for infrastructure projects. This technology enables utilities and municipalities to efficiently update GIS records and manage field assets, reducing the time and cost associated with traditional manual mapping methods.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Utilities, municipalities, and other organizations responsible for managing infrastructure assets face challenges in maintaining accurate and up-to-date GIS records due to the time-consuming and expensive nature of traditional manual mapping methods. This can lead to inefficiencies in field operations, difficulty in planning upgrades, and potential safety hazards.
Solution
Simerse offers an AI-powered platform that automates the creation and updating of asset inventories for infrastructure projects. The platform ingests 360° imagery and LiDAR data collected from vehicles, drones, or smartphones, and uses proprietary AI models to detect and classify various field assets, such as utility poles, traffic signs, and road markings. The AI then derives the precise location of each asset and integrates this data with existing GIS platforms, providing organizations with an accurate and scalable solution for managing their infrastructure. The platform also provides an intuitive web interface for viewing imagery, collaborating with team members, and exporting data in standard GIS formats.
Target Audience
Simerse primarily serves electric utilities, public works departments, state departments of transportation, construction companies, and telecom providers responsible for managing and maintaining infrastructure assets.
Features
- Processes 360° imagery and LiDAR data from mobile mapping systems
- Employs AI models to automatically detect and classify infrastructure assets
- Extracts key features and converts raw data into structured data
- Derives precise location data for each asset and integrates with GIS platforms
- Provides a web-based platform for viewing imagery, tagging assets, and collaborating with team members
- Offers export functionality to standard GIS formats
- Supports a wide range of infrastructure assets, including traffic signs, utility poles, and road markings
- Constantly trains and upgrades AI models to expand the data dictionary