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YDC Best Business Idea Award – UrbanNet

UrbanNet, an integrated Urban Planning and UAV Building inspection application that uses AI/ML algorithms, autonomous aerial vehicles, computer vision, and GIS to monitor building health and estimate the urban heat island effect and suggest optimal urban retrofitting strategies. The solution generates a comprehensive environmental assessment report and provides an open forum for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders. UrbanNet also uses neural networks to detect building cracks, enabling early diagnosis of structural issues and informed maintenance decisions.

UrbanNet's value proposition lies in its cost-effective, efficient, and innovative approach to addressing the pressing environmental challenges facing our urban areas, such as the heat island effect, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The solution is led by an experienced team of professionals committed to promoting a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship. As awareness of these challenges increases, there is growing demand for innovative solutions that promote sustainable urban development, making UrbanNet well-positioned to meet this demand. Validation results show that UrbanNet's Al-powered building inspection system reduces inspection time by 60%, resulting in a cost-saving of up to $1,0000 per building, and has a 93% accuracy rate in identifying building cracks and other structural issues. The open forum feature foresee attracts over 1,000 active users and generated over 10,000 meaningful discussions and opinions, helping urban developers optimize construction layouts and urban infrastructure planning, reduce construction costs by up to 15%, and create sustainable, low-carbon living environments for residents.

For more information, please contact dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk

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