We are pleased to announce that our road inspection technology, GLOCAL-EYEZ, has successfully passed the "National Road Automatic Measurement Device Performance Test" (hereinafter referred to as the National Performance Test) conducted in China. This is the first time a vehicle utilizing technology that can be completed solely with a smartphone has been able to pass the National Performance Verification Test in China.
■ Overview of the "National Road Automatic Measurement Device Performance Test"
In the "National Performance Test," we conducted measurements by simply driving a local rental car equipped with a single smartphone as usual. Without the need for specialized equipment, this is the first time a road surface inspection technology that can be completed solely with a smartphone has been able to pass the "National Performance Test" in China. The passed items include a wide range of categories, such as "crack ratio," "captured width," "reproducibility at different speeds," "camera resolution," and "IRI," demonstrating the high level of technology and usefulness.
■Global expansion of Japanese technology
In recent years, with the rapid advancement of AI technology and the trend of digital transformation (DX), new types of road surface inspection technologies using smartphones and dashcams have been developed one after another around the world. The competition for developing cutting-edge technologies, as well as the race for market share in these fields, is becoming increasingly fierce. Given this background, it is essential to respond quickly and flexibly to the customization of technology to meet local needs when expanding overseas. In addition, participating in local certification tests and further improving the technology based on the validation of its effectiveness in local settings is indispensable. In order to spread Japanese technology to the world and contribute to road inspections around the globe, our company will continue to make further efforts.