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1. Cities Without Litter Through Artificial Intelligence
   - Littering Investigation and Analysis
   “Takanome” is an artificial intelligence-based program that maps litter and measures the severity thereof
   using visual recognition technology. We aim to contribute to creating litter-free cities by evaluating anti-litter
   efforts through our cutting-edge research and providing other consulting services related to urban
   development.
   Issues in Beautification to Date and Takanome
   To date, there have been various beautification projects across Japan (e.g.,
   enactment of ordinances, volunteer cleanup projects and awareness
   campaigns). Many financial and human resources have been expended to
   these efforts. But because there has been no method or standard for
   measuring the severity of littering, we have not been able to measure the
   effects of cleanup efforts and generally understand the litter problem.
   “Takanome,” a litter investigation system, makes it possible for users to
   investigate and analyze litter in a wide area with high accuracy at a low price.
   Many municipalities have already adopted “Takanome” and are using it to
   understand the litter problem and measure the effects of cleanup efforts –
   they use the collected data for following purposes:
   Investigation Process Using Takanome
   1. Develop
   Investigation Plan
   2. Capture Street
   Surfaces
   3. Analyze Video 4. Check Quality/
   Calibrate
   Depending on the
   purpose of the
   research, design
   research area and
   frequency
   Capture
   sidewalks in
   research area
   with special app
   Use visual
   recognition
   technology to
   analyze types and
   quantity of litter
   Final checks by
   trained staff
   5. Prepare Report
   Use heat maps to
   better understand
   results
   Evaluate Locations for Trash Cans and
   Smoking Areas
   Reduce Costs of Beautification, Cleanup
   and Awareness Projects
   Sync with Regional Cleanup Efforts
   Evaluate Litter “Patrol” Routes
   Compare Against Other Regions
   Research Designs to Prevent Littering
   Map Data @ 2016 Google, ZENRIN
   Takanome
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2. ϝσΟΞܝࡌɾड৆ྺ
   Takanome Stats Thus Far
   Case Study 2
   • Scope: Litter research in identified area (500m x
   500m)
   • Research: Analysis of effect of litter “patrols”
   for 1 month
   • Time: 1 month –2 investigations to production
   of report
   • Cost: Approx. USD 3K
   Steps to Installation
   Case Study 1
   • Scope: Litter research near approx. 30 stations
   • Research: Analysis of interplay between litter
   and factors that may impact litter (e.g., smoking
   areas, trash cans)
   • Time: 3 months – for investigation to
   production of report
   • Cost: Approx. USD 30K
   ※Please contact us for further information on costs.
   Installed Municipalities
   • Minato-ku, Tokyo and Yokohama, Etc.
   Meetings
   (Multiple)
   Proposal
   /
   Estimate
   Agrmt
   Develop
   Investigation
   Plan
   Capture
   Street
   Surfaces
   Analyze
   Video
   Check
   Quality
   Prepare
   Report/
   Next
   Steps
   We confirm the client’s needs
   through a number of meetings and
   thereafter, we will make a proposal
   and provide estimates.
   As soon as specs are agreed
   upon, we will prepare a detailed
   investigation plan and proceed
   to investigation and analysis.
   Research/Analysis
   Meetings
   We will prepare a report
   based on the research
   results and propose next
   steps.
   Media Coverage
   NHK world, TV Tokyo World Business Satellite, Yahoo News, Tech Crunch, CNET Japan and many others.
   Awards
   Open Network Lab 3rd – Best Team Award
   eco japan cup 2012 –Judges’ Special Award (Kokuryo Award)
   Eco Summit Berlin Eco Summit Award 2013 –1st Prize
   Keio University Municipality App Contest –Grand Prize
   Awards and Media Coverage
   Pirika – Contact Us
   Pirika, Inc. is a start-up created in 2011 in the research facilities of Kyoto University. We aim to solve
   environmental problems with the power of science and technology. Our first step is to solve the global litter
   problem – for which no effective solution has been found and which affects everyone in the world.
   Pirika, Inc.
   CEO Fujio Kojima
   Open Network Space, 2 Floor, EBISU i-Mark Gate Bldg., 3-5-7 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022
   Japan
   info@pirika.org +81-50-5582-5878 (Direct)
   http://www.pirika.org
   Takanome
   

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