<aside> 💡 Founded in Nagoya in 2020, SORA Technology Inc. is a company committed to solving urgent social issues through air mobility, guided by the grand vision to "Transform people's way of life from The Sky (SORA)." The company's core strength appears to be its high technical capability and foresight in integrating three key technologies: drones, satellites, and AI. In particular, its ability to create solutions that translate vast amounts of aerial data into concrete, on-the-ground actions using AI analysis seems to be its greatest asset.
Leveraging this technical prowess, the company first tackled the pressing global health challenge of malaria. Its solution, which uses drones and AI to precisely identify mosquito breeding grounds, significantly streamlines conventional methods. This technology has demonstrated high versatility by being adapted for dengue fever countermeasures in the Philippines and for flood and infectious disease risk assessment in Nairobi, which appears to be a clear differentiator from competitors who may offer single-technology solutions.
The company's business extends beyond infectious disease control to promoting smart agriculture via pesticide-spraying drone sales in Africa, building next-generation infrastructure through Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) implementation, and addressing environmental issues like carbon credits. All these initiatives seem to be based on a consistent vision of realizing "a sustainable society resilient to disasters and diseases".
Looking ahead, the company aims for the "safe management and integration of the world's skies" and the "universalization of data analytics from the sky" in a future where air mobility is foundational to society, suggesting significant market potential. More than just a technology developer, its posture of fundamentally solving social issues by implementing technology and building infrastructure highlights its uniqueness. Great achievements are expected from them in the future. （AS）
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【SORA technology】Drone x AI Malaria Control Solution
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