Asia Air Survey Co.,Ltd. has established the core technology for robots used in infrastructure inspections and plans to launch a pilot service in 2027. The company has demonstrated technology for surveying the surrounding environment and autonomous movement using lidar and cameras, as well as conducting field demonstrations at a sewage treatment plant.
Asia Air Survey Co.,Ltd. said it had established the core technology for robotic infrastructure inspections and announced plans to provide a pilot service in 2027. The robot uses onboard lidar and AI cameras to survey its surroundings and achieve autonomous movement, and is also equipped with functions such as meter reading.
Since 2025, the company has been developing a new business in the infrastructure maintenance field under the name “ARSIS,” integrating geospatial information technology, robotics and AI. It aims to solve customer challenges by combining its expertise in using spatial data with external technologies.
In September, the company conducted a demonstration of its robotic inspection solution at a sewage treatment plant. Lidar and cameras were mounted on top of a quadruped robot, which autonomously moved using pre-created 3D map data. The robot detected and avoided obstacles while estimating its own position, even in environments where communications could not reach.
Sasaki (佐々木), the department head at the site, explained that the company’s proprietary technology for acquiring and processing 3D point-cloud data supports autonomous movement. He said that future enhancements could include attaching an arm to enable functions involving physical actions, such as operating equipment, and indicated that the company would pursue higher added value through geospatial information and AI.