Last month, Helios Inc., represented by CEO Sasaki and COO Yashima, together with Mr. Odo, Vice President of okicom Inc., paid a courtesy visit to State Minister of Defense Miyazaki. During the meeting, we presented proposals focused on creating a supportive environment for startups with cutting-edge technologies to contribute effectively to the defense sector, as well as measures to foster public-private partnerships. Vice Minister Miyazaki expressed strong empathy for the i

Dynamic Simulation of Wildlife Damage Risks and Automated Mitigation Proposal via AI × GIS Background In semi-mountainous and rural regions, damage to crops and intrusion into living environments caused by wild animals (such as wild boars, monkeys, and deer) have become severe social issues. Traditionally, trap placement and protective fence installation relied heavily on field intuition and experience. This created major hurdles, including uncertain effectiveness, heavy work

Dynamic Simulation & Demand Prediction for Bicycle Stagnation in the Higashi-Mukojima & Hikifune Area Background & Objective The area around Hikifune and Higashi-Mukojima Stations-where the Tobu Skytree and Kameido Lines intersect-presents a unique urban environment. While redevelopment has brought high-rise residential buildings and commercial complexes, it remains directly adjacent to high-density traditional residential neighborhoods. Bicycles serve as a primary mode of lo

We have published a new article on the Helios Tech Blog exploring diffusion-based satellite image generation models, including DiffusionSat. The article compares conventional caption-based generation with metadata-conditioned approaches incorporating geolocation, spatial resolution, and environmental factors, and evaluates their impact on realism and geographic consistency. The results demonstrate improvements in structural realism and land-use representation, while also high

Thank you very much for your continued support. We are pleased to inform you that our office will be relocating to the new address below. We will begin operations at the new location on March 16, 2026 (Mon) . Taking this opportunity, all of our employees will renew our commitment to serving you better. We deeply appreciate your continued business and support. [New Office Details] Effective Date: March 16, 2026 (Mon) New Address: 4F Gondola Bldg., 3-7-8 Kudanminami, Chiyod

Helios Inc. is excited to announce that we have officially launched our recruitment page on Wantedly to accelerate our product development and global expansion. We are developing a cutting-edge platform that integrates satellite data, GIS, and our proprietary AI model, "LEM (Large Earth Model)," allowing anyone to instantly respond to global changes. Following our closed beta release in February 2026, we are now seeking founding members for various roles—including Front-end E

We are pleased to announce that an interview featuring Kenichi Sasaki (Co-founder & CEO) and Kyohei Yashima (Co-founder & COO) of Helios Inc. has been published on " VENTURE.jp ," a leading media platform for entrepreneurs. In the interview, they discuss our core expertise in integrating satellite development with AI-driven environmental data analysis, our approach to solving complex social infrastructure challenges, and our vision for global expansion. The article also provi

We are proud to announce that our latest project has been featured in "SPACE Media," a prominent news outlet for the space industry. The article spotlights the beta release of our Interactive Geospatial Analysis Platform . This innovative solution integrates natural language processing, allowing users to analyze complex geospatial data through simple conversational commands—eliminating the need for specialized coding skills. At Helios, we are committed to democratizing access

Helios Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been commissioned by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to conduct a Proof of Concept for a satellite imagery analysis workflow powered by LLM agent technology. 1.Project Overview This project focuses on building a next-generation analysis workflow utilizing LLM agents to support high-level decision-making in satellite data analytics. By applying cutting-edge AI to the evaluation and interpretation processes—tasks that traditionally

Helios Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the beta version of the "Helios-Platform," an innovative geospatial data analysis platform operated through natural language interaction. By leveraging multimodal AI to integrate vast datasets—including satellite imagery, drone data, weather information, and GIS—the platform aims to reduce the time required for complex analysis from weeks or months to just a few hours, without requiring specialized expertise. With this beta rel

We are pleased to announce that we have published an English version of our recent interview with Incubate Fund. In early December, we had the opportunity to discuss Helios Inc. 's founding story, our core philosophy, and our vision for the future. We have translated this discussion and posted it on Medium to share our journey with our global audience. We invite you to read the full article at the link below. 【Part1】Towards a society that understands the Earth, predicts the f

KEPPLE covered and wrote an article about our seed round funding, which was announced on December 5th! [KEPPLE: Understanding the Earth with Satellites and AI - Helios Raises Seed Round of Funding to Build a Large Earth Model] https://kepple.co.jp/articles/q401xh0iuki9 It also touches on issues surrounding satellite data, so be sure to check it out.

UI image of the service under development Helios Inc. (Headquarters: Sumida, Tokyo; Kyohei Yashima, Representative Director COO) is pleased to announce that it has raised a total of 50 million JPY in a seed funding round underwritten by Incubate Fund. Accelerating the "Large Earth Model" and Earth Intelligence This significant capital injection marks a pivotal moment for Helios Inc. The funds will be strategically deployed to rapidly accelerate the development of our propriet

Helios recently published two new articles on Medium. Here is an overview of the latest content we’ve shared. Dev Tips: How to Get Structured JSON Output with LangChain and Pydantic In our latest Medium article, we explore a common pain point for developers working with large language models: inconsistent output formatting. If you've ever written fragile string-parsing logic just to extract simple information, this guide shows a better way. The article introduces a practical

We are pleased to announce that Helios Co., Ltd. has been selected as a joint project partner in the R&D project led by ArkEdge Space , titled “Development of Detection, Analysis Methods, and Platform for Environmental Changes and Risks Utilizing Multiple Satellites.” This project aims to develop efficient analytical methods and a geospatial information platform incorporating satellite data, leveraging the unique characteristics of remote-sensing technology. Through this app

We are thrilled to announce that Helios has been officially certified as a venture company by the Institute of Science Tokyo. This...

The press release we published on PRTimes on September 15 has been featured in a special article on VOIX. https://voix.jp/biz/news/151780/

Helios Inc. is pleased to announce that on August 1, 2025, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chodai Co., Ltd. regarding...

Helios Inc. launched its Medium page in June, and so far, 10 articles have been posted! Here is a summary of each of them. Why...

We are pleased to announce that we have signed an agreement with OceanEyes Inc. for developing ocean analysis technology that utilizes...