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Japanese startups use AI and satellite images to find 9 million vacant homes, aiding redevelopment.
Japanese companies are using AI and satellite imagery to identify abandoned homes, addressing a national crisis with about 9 million vacant properties.
Startups like Where Inc. employ AI trained on thousands of images to detect signs of neglect, such as rusted roofs, by analyzing satellite photos.
Originally developed for lunar crater detection, the technology helps flag underused homes and land for sale, repurposing, or redevelopment.
Since its 2024 launch, the system has attracted around 50 clients, aiding real estate firms and local governments in revitalizing vacant properties amid Japan’s aging population and declining urban density.
Las startups japonesas utilizan IA e imágenes satelitales para encontrar 9 millones de viviendas vacías, ayudando a la reurbanización.