Microsoft researchers used AI to assist the American Red Cross in analyzing maps of Lahaina, Maui to identify damage to buildings. “This is critical because they need to understand where to send people, which areas need to [be] prioritized, which part are they not considering,” according to Chief Scientist for Microsoft AI for Good, Juan M. Lavista Ferres:
Our hearts go out to the residents of Maui in the wake of this week’s devastating storm and wildfires. Microsoft is working with the American Red Cross and Planet on a preliminary assessment of the damage in Lahaina in order to help first responders and relief organizations in their critical work.
We have run our damage assessment AI models on the satellite images we received from Planet and have maps of the affected buildings. If your organization would benefit from the underlying data in this report—please contact me. We are committed to sharing this information in support of the response efforts.
There are a total of 2,810 buildings in the study area. Out of these, we estimate that at least 1722 buildings were damaged.
- 1,088 are between 0 and 20% damaged.
- 110 are between 20-40% damaged.
- 169 are between 40-60% damaged.
- 238 are between 60-80% damaged.
- 1,205 are between 80-100% damaged
Please note: Our AI model determines if a building has been affected based on satellite imagery. While we strive for accuracy, satellite data has its limitations. The provided maps should be used as a preliminary reference and verified on the ground for a comprehensive assessment.
Read more here:
- Microsoft AI tool reveals swath of devastation from Maui wildfire – GeekWire
https://www.geekwire.com/2023/wildfires-and-microsoft-and-amazon/
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