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April 03, 2025
4M Introduces On-Surface Object Detection!
We’re excited to share that major enhancements to our Utility Object Detection feature are now live!
4M is changing the game in how infrastructure is planned and built—by giving every project team utility data they can trust and verify.
With our latest Object Detection release, you can now:
- Identify: Poles, manholes, valves, hydrants, inlets, and pedestals
- Classify: Instantly distinguish pole types—traffic, electric, or streetlight
- Validate: Confirm objects with time-stamped imagery and Google Street View
- Verify: Deploy field teams with clear targets for on-site confirmation and QA/QC
This isn’t just about seeing more—it’s about knowing it’s there.
Now detecting 85% of utility objects with 95% accuracy, so you can plan smarter, move faster, and reduce field visit—across planning, design, and pre-construction.
Key Benefits & Use Cases:
Bidding & Pursuits
Quickly identify and quantify utility objects to:
- Improve cost estimates
- Reduce unknowns in project proposals.
- Gain competitive advantage
Early Planning & ScopingAssess existing infrastructure early to proactively plan:
- Permitting challenges.
- Relocation needs.
- Potential conflicts before design begins.
Field Investigation
- Reduce field visits & better prep field teams, so they know where & what to look for before on-site.
- Faster on-site validation, saving time, resources, and improving confidence.
- Strengthen QA/QC processes with better post-field validation data & remote quality control.
👉 Ready to detect utility objects in your project? Try it today
Want to learn more? Visit our Support Center for a step-by-step guide on using Utility Object Detection.
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