Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Pulse Is Aiding Early Detection Of Civil Infrastructure Deterioration Using Advanced Tech – Entrepreneur

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Pulse Is Aiding Early Detection Of Civil Infrastructure Deterioration Using Advanced Tech – Entrepreneur

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This article is part of an ongoing series covering startups that have been a part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) accelerator program."The Fitbit of civil structures": that's the tagline that UAE-based Pulse uses to define its civil infrastructure sensor platform. Much like how modern wearable devices -like Fitbit- are designed to monitor one's health, Pulse was developed to detect early signs of structural deterioration in concrete buildings and infrastructure. "I'd spent all my career in the protection and repair of civil structures, [which was] where I realized that intervention is too often too late," says Usama Jacir, co-founder and CEO of Pulse. "Inspired by the use of wearables in wellness and healthcare, I started on the journey to invent our first product for corrosion monitoring. It took a few iterations to get to the final product which we launched this year. With the growing awareness of sustainable construction as well as the maturing of internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the timing is ideal for the construction industry to realize the tangible benefits of a solution