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Exciting Announcement! 🚀 OpalAi introduces its cutting-edge indoor positioning and navigation solution! Seamlessly navigate through any indoor space and effortlessly locate any object within. Our state-of-the-art multimodal AI technology ensures organized data and real-time inventory updates. Plus, leverage our AR-based navigation tools for pinpoint accuracy in finding desired items. Be among the first to experience this revolutionary product! For early access, reach out to us at info@opal-ai.com. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggAgWZUA #OpalAI #IndoorNavigation #AI #ARNavigation #AI #IndoorMapping

🔥 Lessons from the Franklin Fire: How Innovation is Shaping Wildfire Management 🔥 The recent Franklin Fire in Malibu highlighted the unpredictable nature of wildfires. In a surprising twist, a smaller wildfire just a month earlier unintentionally reduced fuel in critical areas, sparing neighborhoods like Malibu Country Drive and Pepperdine University. This ironic outcome underscores the importance of proactive fire management strategies like prescribed burns. At OpalAI, we’re leveraging cutting-edge technology to make wildfire management more effective. Through FireGPT, our Vision Language Model funded by NASA's SBIR Ignite program, we integrate high-resolution satellite data (e.g., NISAR, Landsat, Capella Space) with advanced machine learning to deliver real-time fuel maps and actionable insights for prescribed burns. 🔥 Key Benefits of FireGPT: Real-time fuel mapping for accurate decision-making. Advanced visualization tools for fire managers. Early detection and predictive modeling to mitigate risks. Collaborations with programs like FASMEE and partners such as the USFS validate our approach. As global warming continues to intensify wildfire challenges, it’s time to embrace innovative solutions to protect our communities. 🌎 Let’s work together to shape a safer future. Learn more about how technology and data are transforming wildfire management in our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/gzRMC55p #WildfireManagement #Innovation #ClimateAction #FireGPT #NASA #TechnologyForGood

*** Satellite Companies: Help Needed to Map Malibu’s #FranklinFire **** Last night, we were forced to evacuate our home near Malibu as one of the largest wildfires in Los Angeles history burned less than 1,000 feet away. Over 1,800 acres were consumed in under an hour, and the fire has now reached 3,000 acres with stronger winds expected today—an alarming situation, especially since we’re far outside the typical wildfire season. It’s ironic that OpalAi recently received a NASA contract to research wildfire management, and now we’re living through the second major fire within 1,000 feet of our home in just two months. Fires like this in the middle of winter underscore the urgency of better tools and strategies to understand and manage these disasters. We are urgently seeking data sources for this wildfire. If your company provides satellite data or neighborhood-level fire data near Pepperdine University, we’re interested in collaborating and applying our AI expertise to analyze wildfire spread and behavior. At this time, we don’t even know if our home still stands. This deeply personal experience highlights how quickly natural disasters can strike, leaving little time to prepare or protect valuables. We escaped with just our lives, and blocked roads prevent us from knowing what’s happening on the ground. If you are a satellite company, please consider mapping this area. We are prepared to purchase relevant data and use it to support wildfire analysis and management efforts. Details on the Franklin Fire can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gHXz-c6V

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🚀 Exciting News from OpalAi! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that our proposal, "FireGPT: A Vision Language Model for Prescribed Burn Decision Support Using NASA Earth Science Data," has been selected as part of the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration SBIR Ignite Phase I. This groundbreaking project aims to leverage advanced AI and spatial intelligence to enhance decision-making in prescribed burns, utilizing cutting-edge NASA Earth Science data. A huge thank you to our incredible partners and collaborators from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Capella Space, Google Cloud, and UCLA for making this possible. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in spatial intelligence and real-world applications. #OpalAI #FireGPT #SpatialIntelligence #NASA #Innovation #AI #SBIR #VisionLanguageModels

🚀 We're Hiring: GCP DevOps/Backend Engineer (on site only, Los Angeles)🚀 Opal AI is an innovative tech startup based in Los Angeles, and we are growing! Recently awarded the prestigious DOT SBIR Phase I grant, we’re working on cutting-edge projects in video intelligence and machine learning analytics. We're looking for a talented GCP DevOps/Backend Engineer to join our team. If you have 1-5 years of experience with Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, GKE, MongoDB, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure, we want to hear from you! 🌟 What You’ll Do: Architect secure, scalable GCP infrastructure Collaborate with engineers and researchers to implement infrastructure requirements Build services using GCP tools like GKE, Cloud Functions, DataFlow, and Pub/Sub Ensure security, cost-efficiency, and best practices in cloud environments Automate deployments and troubleshoot issues across services 🌟 Why Opal AI? Join a dynamic startup pushing boundaries in video intelligence and ML analytics Work with a talented team on high-impact projects recognized by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Grow and make meaningful contributions in a collaborative environment 📧 Interested? Send your resume to info@opal-ai.com with the subject line "GCP DevOps/Backend Engineer Application." #OpalAI #TechJobs #Hiring #GCP #DevOps #BackendEngineering #AI #VideoIntelligence #MachineLearning #LosAngelesJobs #StartupLife

Had a great time presenting our works at OpalAi on Spatial Intelligence at Plug&Play Persian Tech Network in Los Angeles today! Spatial Intelligence is crucial for AI systems to navigate the 3D world, a key step towards achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence. Three-dimensional situational awareness in dynamic environments is not merely a desirable feature; it is a fundamental prerequisite for any AI agent aiming to operate effectively and autonomously in real-world scenarios. This capability is the crucial bridge connecting an agent’s perception of its immediate surroundings with its comprehension of the broader, evolving context, enabling effective reasoning, planning, and action. Current GenAI systems, including large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs), demonstrate significant limitations in robust 3D spatial reasoning, particularly within dynamic environments. These limitations hinder the development of truly intelligent embodied agents capable of operating in complex, real-world situations.  Excitingly, at OpalAi, we are leveraging Spatial Intelligence for indoor mapping and city mapping, with validation from NSF and DOT. Thrilled for the new opportunities this chapter brings to our startup journey! The figured is adapted from Fei-Fei Li. #SpatialIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInnovation #3DMapping #IndoorMapping #CityMapping #AGI #TechInnovation #AIResearch #SmartCities #AIApplications #MachineLearning #NSF #PlugAndPlay #TechInLA #opalai #UCLAAnderson #USCIncubator #CompleteStreetAI

We have exciting news! 🎉 Opal AI has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Complete Streets Artificial Intelligence Initiative! We're thrilled to be one of the 12 small businesses awarded to develop innovative AI-powered decision-support tools for transportation agencies. This initiative aims to revolutionize the planning, design, and implementation of Complete Streets across the nation. 🛣 🚲 🚌 🚗 We're honored to contribute to making our streets safer and more accessible for all users. Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this exciting journey! #CompleteStreetsAI #TransportationInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #SmallBusinessInnovation

OpalAI offers automated Scan to Building Information Model (BIM) services for both residential and commercial real estate properties.  Simply upload a 360 video or LiDAR scan and you'll receive a high-quality BIM model ready for your architectural, construction, or facility management needs.  Scan the QR code below to find us on Google Cloud Marketplace to learn more!

🏆 Join us in congratulating Alison Olmstead, CPA (CFO & Co-Founder) and Nitish B. (Product Manager) for winning the First-Position at the fast-pitch round of the prestigious Knapp Venture Competition organised by The Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, UCLA Anderson School of Management 🚀 Onwards and upwards as always! #UCLA Anderson School of Management