Landmines are sometimes positioned in order that they’re tough to detect, and since they’re buried in areas the place folks and automobiles ceaselessly move, they proceed to pose a risk to human life, even after conflicts have ended. In 2021, the variety of casualties brought on by Explosive Remnants of War (ERW), equivalent to cluster bombs and landmines, reached 5,554 worldwide, most of which had been civilians (*1). In addition, land growth is tough in areas the place landmines could also be buried, hindering financial growth.

For this venture, NEC obtained open information from the ICRC, equivalent to geographical and geological info, information that included the places of habitation and necessary buildings, in addition to experiences from residents. NEC’s AI then chosen and analyzed the knowledge to foretell areas with a excessive likelihood of landmines. Based on details about battle areas, NEC has used this expertise to attain a prediction match charge of roughly 90%, with the predictions indicating each seemingly landmine areas and areas which might be seemingly free from landmines (*2).

As a outcome, it will likely be potential for the small variety of demining consultants and personnel all over the world to survey bigger areas of land sooner and at a decrease value. The first levels of demining conventionally require many individuals and a substantial amount of time to kind by way of massive quantities of knowledge and data. By utilizing AI to kind (or “harmonize”) this data and information, human experts can focus on making decisions about where to conduct landmine removal in the most efficient way.

Going forward, the system will also incorporate new sources of data such as remote sensing (e.g., data gathered from drones and satellites), to further improve the speed and accuracy of forecasts. Moreover, by March 2024, NEC aims to provide an AI-enabled prediction solution for landmine areas to governments and international organizations around the world. This project is aligned with NEC’s vision to realize a sustainable society in which everyone can reach their full potential by integrating advanced ICT and knowledge for the benefit of all.