JAXA Venture Tenchijin Wins Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 10th Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award
Tenchijin wins the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 'Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award.'
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JAXA-certified space venture Tenchijin Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasuhito Sakuraba) announces 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, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the 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' recognizes outstanding individuals engaged in 'monozukuri' (manufacturing/craftsmanship), including mid-level personnel who form the core of manufacturing and production sites, skilled veterans who have supported traditional and cultural techniques, and young talent who will lead the future.
This award has been held since 2005 through collaboration among the four ministries mentioned above, and this marks its 10th edition.
On this occasion, the four related ministries selected 8 projects (25 individuals) for the Prime Minister's Award. Additionally, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry selected 13 projects (58 individuals, 1 organization) for the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, in addition to the Prime Minister's Award recipients.
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry News Release｜Recipients of the Prime Minister's Award and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 10th 'Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award' have been determined
Award Overview
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Award Project Name
Development of a Water Leakage Risk Assessment and Management System (Space Water Bureau) Utilizing Satellite Data and AI Analysis
Project Overview
In response to the social challenge of aging water infrastructure, we developed the 'Space Water Bureau,' a water leakage risk assessment and management system that allows anyone to easily identify risk areas without specialized knowledge of water pipes. By using AI to survey and analyze surface temperature, climate, and ground data obtained from over 500 satellites operated by domestic and international space agencies including JAXA, NASA, and ESA, combined with water pipe data held by water utilities, the system evaluates leakage risk in water pipes. As an example of adoption by local governments, it achieved a 6-fold improvement in leak detection efficiency compared to conventional methods and a 79% reduction in survey costs.
Award Comment:
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