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Near Space Labs launches fleet of AI-powered balloon robots to track Earth climate risks

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Near Space Labs deploys network of balloons equipped with advanced robotic cameras to capture high-resolution images of disaster-prone neighborhoods.

The balloons are equipped with AI -enabled robots called " Swifts ," which are capable of capturing imagery with a resolution of 7 centimeters ( 2.76 inches ) per pixel.

The startup plans to provide insurers with frequent granular observations of natural disaster zones to help them better evaluate property damage and make more precise risk assessments.