Lilz Inc, a Japan-based IoT startup specializing in infrastructure monitoring, has announced that it has raised ¥430 million (approx. $2.8 million USD) in a new funding round to scale its proprietary five-sense inspection technology. The funding will accelerate product development, AI integration, and overseas expansion.
ð ï¸ Transforming Infrastructure Monitoring with Human-Like Sensing
Lilz’s platform mimics human sensory perception—sight, sound, touch, smell, and even temperature sensitivity—to detect anomalies in aging infrastructure like bridges, tunnels, and plants.
Key innovations include:
ð¸ Visual AI for corrosion and crack detection
ðï¸ Acoustic sensing for structural vibration
ð¡ï¸ Temperature and pressure monitoring with smart thresholds
ð§ AI-powered alerts and predictive maintenance insights
ð¹ Funding to Fuel Global Growth
The newly raised capital will be used to:
ð§ Enhance sensor fusion and real-time diagnostics
ð Expand into Southeast Asia and North America
ð¤ Integrate advanced machine learning for anomaly prediction
ðï¸ Collaborate with government and industrial infrastructure operators
ð¬ Executive Commentary
Takashi Kuroda, CEO of Lilz Inc, said:
"With this funding, we’re bringing our five-sense inspection technology to the global stage—helping industries detect risks before failure happens."
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