Saed News: Solvit System, a leading technology company from South Korea, has introduced an AI-based search and rescue system called iSAR, which dramatically reduces search areas by up to 96%.
According to the Science and Technology Service of Saed News, citing ISNA, iSAR utilizes advanced radio wave analysis and artificial intelligence to effectively identify missing people, especially in areas where mobile communications are weak. This system has currently been approved as an exceptional innovation in research and development by South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. Since its launch in April 2024, the Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters has been using the system and plans to expand its reach to the United States and other international markets.
This technology is specifically designed to assist in rescuing missing individuals in challenging environments such as national parks, deserts, and remote areas, where traditional communication systems are often weak. One of the major challenges that current search operations face is the inability to precisely locate missing individuals in these areas, leading to lower success rates in finding people. However, iSAR’s innovative approach allows it to reduce the search area to one twenty-fifth of its original size, thus increasing the chances of a successful rescue.
The technology, which includes the analysis of mobile communication coverage and the inference of smart time sets, is key to this advancement. These methods reflect the possible movements of missing individuals and ensure that search teams can act quickly and efficiently. The iSAR system helps preserve the critical 'golden hours' for rescuing people, while saving on manpower and operational costs by significantly reducing the area in which searches are conducted. The system also includes a support program for search operations that enhances overall operational efficiency. This program enables real-time tracking and coordination of rescue teams during large-scale missions. The iSAR technology can operate in emergencies even if the missing person does not have a device or location tracking app.
iSAR uses complex methods to analyze wireless communication coverage and identify blind spots, utilizing motion models that allow for rapid response. The automated analysis provided by this framework can limit search areas in just 10 minutes, which is a significant improvement compared to traditional methods used by organizations like the United States Civil Air Patrol, which relies on manual radio signal assessments.
This system can also locate anyone carrying a mobile phone, even in areas with typically poor communication, without requiring additional equipment or apps. The company plans to launch a cloud-based solution to increase flexibility during rescue operations. It is also developing a drone system to accelerate search efforts in areas with no radio coverage. The company’s goal, by integrating these technologies, is to revolutionize rescue operations in challenging environments and ultimately save more lives.
