KDDI to study AI drone use in Vietnam and the Philippines
TL;DR: KDDI said it will conduct a feasibility study on using AI-powered drones for disaster prevention and disaster response in Vietnam and the Philippines.
KDDI will conduct a feasibility study on AI-powered drone deployment for disaster prevention and response in Vietnam and the Philippines. Light Reading reported the plan on its website, citing KDDI's announcement.
The study will focus on two Southeast Asian countries: Vietnam and the Philippines. KDDI said the drones would be used for disaster-related applications, including prevention and response.
The source description states that the project is a feasibility study rather than a commercial launch. The available source material does not provide a start date, trial duration, local partners, network details, or device specifications.
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