AI-powered video analysis for rapid disaster response
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, fires and hurricanes can cause much damage and loss, posing significant risks to human lives, infrastructure, and the environment. While it is important to prevent or mitigate these disasters from occurring (i.e. pre-disaster approach), it is equally important to respond effectively to these disasters after they occur (i.e. post-disaster approach). One post-disaster approach is to quickly assess the disaster-affected areas to develop appropriate rescue and recovery plans, and helicopters and new technology such as drones are now being used to collect aerial footage to help for such assessments.
