Construction-IoT Research Laboratory
Construction-IoT Research Laboratory is a small company founded in 2021, specializing in construction technology and smart construction solutions. Based in Tokyo, Japan, it focuses on utilizing AI and IoT to enhance productivity, safety, and quality in the construction industry.
Company Overview
Construction-IoT Research Laboratory was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company operates as a very small business with a team size of six. It is a subsidiary of Kani Construction, which has over 50 years of experience in the civil engineering industry. The company focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance productivity, safety, and quality in construction processes.
Specialties
The company specializes in various aspects of construction technology, including smart construction, visual construction, and AI applications. It also has expertise in virtual reality (VR), eye tracking, 3D modeling, and photogrammetry. Additionally, the company offers solutions for remote presence communication, risk prediction, and machine guidance, aiming to improve construction site operations.
Products and Services
Construction-IoT Research Laboratory has developed several innovative systems, including a profiling system for construction process analysis using AI and a one-day response 3D reconstruction system tailored for small and medium-sized construction companies. The company applies lean management concepts for construction management analysis and provides remote monitoring solutions, including network camera systems for construction sites.
Research and Development
The company engages in research and development of video-based construction management technologies. It utilizes smartphone-based sequential Structure from Motion (SfM) and Multi-View Stereo (MVS) for efficient 3D reconstruction. The company also collaborates with Ritsumeikan University for research on lean management and participates in initiatives like the PRISM consortium and CSPI-EXPO to enhance construction productivity.
Technological Innovations
Construction-IoT Research Laboratory employs advanced technologies such as RTK-GNSS for accurate 3D model positioning and scaling, and drones for efficient photogrammetry in large construction sites. It has developed a new method for high-angle photography in drone-restricted areas and utilizes VR for safety awareness education and i-construction monitoring. The company also offers consulting services for video-based construction management technologies.