September 21, 2023
As Hurricane Ian tore through Florida, it left behind tales of desperation, devastation, and human survival. Some of these tales are etched in our collective memories: families seeking refuge in their attics to escape surging waters, homes uprooted by ferocious winds, and parents going to unthinkable lengths to protect their young. Amidst this chaos, the wait for rescue felt agonizingly long. But what if there was a way to speed up this process, bringing rapid relief to those in dire need?
Enter the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence. While the world marvels at AI’s potential in crafting poetry or creating artwork, at SeerAI, we envision its more profound impact: improved situational awareness, optimizing resource allocations and life-saving interventions when time is of the essence.
Within 24 hours of Hurricane Ian’s landfall, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) captured and released several terabytes of high-resolution aerial imagery. However, the sheer amount of data was too vast for even a sizable team to download and integrate into their analytical tools efficiently. The urgent requirement was to quickly parse through these images, evaluate damages, delineate safe routes, and assist rescue efforts – a process that, using traditional methods, would typically take several days, if not weeks.
Leveraging its cutting-edge Data Mesh technology, SeerAI seamlessly connected to NOAA’s data reservoirs, eliminating the need for traditional Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes. Within mere minutes, Geodesic had a new dataset at its disposal, fully equipped for spatiotemporal queries, and primed to present terabytes of hurricane imagery to sophisticated deep learning models.
In the subsequent phase, we utilized a deep learning model specifically trained to pinpoint navigable areas. Within mere minutes, we processed several terabytes of high-resolution imagery from NOAA, rapidly delineating and showcasing safe pathways amid the devastation. The result was a crisp aerial map marked with accessible routes, directing rescue teams around barriers and straight to those in dire need of assistance. Instead of the traditional weeks-long process, SeerAI’s advanced technology condensed it to just minutes. Essentially, we transformed lagging and imprecise analytics into a streamlined, high-speed operation.
Our vision at SeerAI is not just about post-disaster evaluations, but rather a proactive approach. By feeding our AI with vast amounts of pre-event and real-time data, we enable actionable insights when they matter most.
In a world where AI is often lauded for its creative genius, at SeerAI, we believe its most profound promise lies in addressing pressing challenges. It’s more than just innovation – it’s a commitment to making a difference when every second counts.