"GLOCAL-EYEZ" is a cloud-based road inspection service that enables large-scale and rapid evaluation of pavement and road ancillary facility conditions. By simply mounting a smartphone on a regular vehicle, the system uses AI to analyze vehicle vibration data and forward-facing imagery.
Since its launch in 2021, the service has seen consistent growth, with domestic paid installations increasing by approximately 200% year-over-year. Currently operating in over 10 countries, it continues to contribute to the advancement of road maintenance both in Japan and globally.

Website: https://intro-jp.smc-road.com/

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https://www.mlit.go.jp/tec/i-construction/pdf/2025award/25_nichirekismartcitygiken.pdf

The Infrastructure DX Grand Prize is an award program established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to evaluate and promote outstanding initiatives that utilize digital technology to improve productivity in the infrastructure sector.
Details:
https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kanbo08_hh_001273.html