Israeli startup Exodigo is back in the spotlight, this time because of the $96 million the company has raised in a new Series B funding round. Since its foundation in 2021, the startup has already raised $214 million, and its value is estimated at $700 million.
What do they do? Exodigo creates super—accurate underground maps using artificial intelligence and sensors, all without a single shovel. That is, you can just walk down the street or drive over some area, and the system will show everything that is hidden under the asphalt: pipes, cables, underground structures and even tunnels.
Where is it used?
Firstly, in the civil sector, utilities, road builders, energy and transportation companies are already actively using this technology, especially in the United States. There, with the help of Exodigo, they solve the tasks of laying new communications, repairing roads, and even building a subway.
But the most interesting thing is the military application. The Israeli military, which has long faced the problem of underground threats, such as the Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip or Lebanon, is particularly interested in such technology.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has long been developing technologies for underground reconnaissance and combat operations in tunnels. In particular, the Corps of Combat Engineers has a special unit, Yahalom, which is engaged in mapping underground facilities and training in fighting in such conditions.
That is, if earlier it was necessary to dig or use sensors to search for tunnels, now everything can be done remotely — and at much lower cost.
Imagine that you can see everything that is hidden underground without touching a single stone. This can be critically important not only for construction workers, but also for military personnel who work in dense buildings or in areas with a developed tunnel network.
Exodigo is still positioning itself as a commercial company, but it is clear that the technologies it develops will be in demand in the defense sector, and not only in Israel.
In general, the future underground is getting closer and closer — and it is more technologically advanced than ever.
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