JAXA Venture Tenchijin Receives the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 10th "Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award" Hosted by METI and Others
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JAXA-certified space venture, Tenchijin Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yasuto Sakuraba) is pleased to announce that it has received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 10th 'Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award,' jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
About the Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award
The 'Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award' honors individuals who are particularly outstanding among those involved in 'monozukuri' (manufacturing/craftsmanship), including mid-career professionals who form the core of manufacturing and production sites, skilled professionals who have supported traditional and cultural 'arts,' and young talent who will lead the future.
This award has been held in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology since 2005, and this year marks its 10th iteration.
This time, the four relevant ministries have decided on 8 recipients (25 individuals) for the Prime Minister's Award. In addition to the Prime Minister's Award mentioned above, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided on 13 recipients (58 individuals, 1 organization) for the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award.
Citation: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry News Release | 10th 'Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award' Prime Minister's Award and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award Awardees Decided
Overview of the Award
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Awarded Project Name
Development of a Leakage Risk Assessment and Management System (Sui-do Suido Kyoku / Space Water Bureau) Utilizing Satellite Data and AI Analysis
Project Overview
In response to the social issue of aging water infrastructure, we developed the leakage risk assessment and management system 'Sui-do Suido Kyoku' (Space Water Bureau), which allows for easy identification of risk areas even without expertise in water pipes. By investigating and analyzing data from over 500 satellites owned by domestic and international space agencies such as JAXA, NASA, and ESA, including surface temperature, climate, and ground data, along with water pipe data held by water utilities, using AI, we assess the leakage risk of water pipes. For example, in adopting municipalities, this system has achieved a six-fold improvement in leakage detection efficiency and a 79% reduction in investigation costs.
Award Comment：
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