Research and Development into CIM-Compatible 3D Measurement and 3D Design Technologies
First written in FY2017. 9 of 18 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-11.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-09-11WorsenedResults presentation
「R&D and DX (single year) ¥80 million」
R&D and DX investment was ¥80 million in FY2026, but the cumulative investment target under the First Medium-Term Management Plan was not achieved. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of efforts to develop and expand new businesses through in-house innovation, we have been pursuing the various technology research and development initiatives described below since the current interim consolidated accounting period in order to establish ウエスコ as a brand.」
We expanded the R&D themes to include three-dimensional data simulation, differential extraction from images captured at different times, IoT environmental surveys, infrastructure monitoring, pedestrian flow data, AI-based detection of embankments using satellite data, and VR conversion, and recorded ¥32 million in R&D expenses. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Compared with manual processing, AI analysis reduced processing time to 10% or less and improved efficiency.」
For the CIM and DX research initiative, we reduced the processing time for AI-based vocalization analysis to 10% or less of the time required for manual processing, and implemented a PLATEAU LOD2 deliverable production environment and a prototype for tree extraction using MMS, among other systems. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of efforts to develop and expand new businesses through in-house innovation, we have been pursuing the various technology research and development initiatives described below since the current interim consolidated accounting period in order to establish ウエスコ as a brand.」
Research and development in CIM, 3D technologies and DX has expanded into UAV orthophotography, 3D city models and PLATEAU, MMS, underground radar and AI using satellite data, linking these initiatives to establishing ウエスコ as a brand. Research and development expenses were ¥27 million. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「・Enhancement of the IoT automatic voice forwarding system and development of efficient environmental surveying technologies ・Development of a prototype system to prevent errors and prepare reports using generative AI」
In addition to existing research on disaster prevention, forests, satellites, AI and PLATEAU, the company added enhancement of its IoT automatic voice forwarding system and development of a prototype system using generative AI to prevent errors and prepare reports. Research and development expenses for the cumulative third quarter amounted to ¥36 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of our efforts to develop and expand new businesses through in-house innovation, we have been pursuing the following technology research and development initiatives since the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year: development of technology linking a new underground radar survey instrument with SLAM to support 3D design of underground structures; evaluation of the interchangeability of satellite AW3DR data and LP data, and research on identifying locations where landslide disasters have occurred; development of highly accurate and efficient aquatic environmental survey technologies using multibeam systems; and development of highly efficient infrastructure inspection technologies using a mobile mapping system (MMS) equipped with vehicle-mounted photographic and laser surveying equipment.」
Research and development in 3D design and surveying technologies has expanded into specific applications involving new underground radar and SLAM, satellite data, multibeam systems, aquatic surveys and infrastructure inspections using MMS, with ¥23 million recorded as research and development expenses. - FY2024-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the comprehensive construction consulting business has identified three priority objectives in its First Medium-Term Management Plan: technology transfer, promoting research and development and DX, and expanding its operating areas.」
Research and development and DX initiatives involving 3D surveying, CIM and AI have been explicitly organized as key objectives under the first medium-term management plan. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「To this end, we will promote in-house innovation, including the establishment of a DX Promotion Office, advance CIM technologies using 3D surveying systems, and expand into operations that use AI and big data.」
Research and development in CIM and 3D technologies has expanded into specific projects involving the DX Promotion Office, AI and big data, underground exploration, satellites, waterways, MMS and PLATEAU. Research and development expenses were ¥40 million. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In 3D design, we are advancing research and development of design technologies that use a variety of software to facilitate smooth and rapid consensus-building with clients and partner companies.」
The company continues work on CIM- and BIM-compatible 3D surveying and design technologies and consensus-building with clients and partner companies through the use of multiple software applications. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In particular, Japan has approximately 720,000 bridges, each of which is required by law to undergo an inspection once every 5 years. To address this need, we are advancing research and development of new inspection methods that improve operational efficiency, including photographing and surveying bridges with measuring instruments, using AI (artificial intelligence) to diagnose deterioration from images, and producing CAD drawings.」
Against demand for the inspection of approximately 720,000 bridges once every 5 years, the company is advancing research and development that combines surveying, AI image-based diagnosis and CAD drawing production for 3D and advanced information technologies. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For property, plant and equipment, tangible fixed assets increased by ¥10 million due to the write-off of the book value of buildings and other assets following the partial demolition of the head office building, as well as the replacement of the digital camera system used for aerial photography.」
The company has replaced the digital camera system used for aerial photography in connection with 3D and advanced information technologies, indicating that it is updating equipment used in its operations. - FY2021-Q2Cited as achievedAnnual report
「At ウエスコ, a major consolidated subsidiary, 3D design technology was recognized in November 2020 as an initiative contributing to productivity improvements at construction sites through detailed design work for a national highway, and the company received the Chugoku i-Construction Award from the Chugoku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.」
The company reports that its practical application of CIM and 3D technologies was recognized for contributing to productivity improvements in detailed design work for a national highway, resulting in an award from the Chugoku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To perform these operations efficiently and accurately, we use surveying equipment, including digital aerial cameras mounted on small aircraft and UAV laser systems capable of 3D design.」
The company continues to use digital aerial cameras and UAV laser systems capable of 3D design in its operations. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To perform these operations efficiently and accurately, we use digital aerial cameras mounted on small aircraft and UAV laser systems capable of 3D design.」
For 3D technologies, the company has progressed from describing research and technology development to demonstrating the practical use of digital aerial cameras and UAV laser systems capable of 3D design. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To further improve productivity, we will introduce the latest three-dimensional surveying equipment, recruit and develop new personnel, and respond to work-style reforms.」
The company continues initiatives to adopt advanced information technologies and improve productivity, including the introduction of 3D surveying instruments, alongside securing and developing personnel and reforming work practices. - FY2019-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「In terms of technology for this business, we are promoting 3D modeling technologies that use advanced information technology throughout every process, from surveying and design to construction and maintenance, with the aim of improving the efficiency and sophistication of surveying and design operations.」
The scope has expanded from research and development and technology acquisition for CIM compatibility to promoting 3D modeling technologies across all processes, from surveying and design to construction and maintenance. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「As part of this research and development, we are using the various 3D surveying instruments owned by our group to conduct surveys under diverse conditions and manage the accuracy of survey results, with the aim of proposing effective 3D surveying systems. In 3D design, we are supporting the acquisition of technology for the coordinated use of multiple software applications through our research and development activities.」
For CIM-compatible 3D surveying and 3D design, the company continues to conduct surveys and manage accuracy using various surveying instruments, while advancing the coordinated use of multiple software applications. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「With a view to supporting CIM initiatives led by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, we are working to advance technologies related to 3D surveying and 3D design.」
With a view to supporting CIM, the company is advancing 3D surveying and 3D design technologies, conducting measurement tests and accuracy analysis using various 3D surveying instruments, and researching the coordinated use of multiple software applications.