Silicon Valley Wants to Fight Fires With Fire

Published On Aug 30, 2024, 5:01 AM

The article discusses how startups like Kodama Systems aim to tackle the increasing threat of wildfires by using advanced technology. Kodama Systems is automating heavy machinery used in forest management to enhance efficiency in clearing brush that fuels wildfires. This technology, which includes the application of LiDar for mapping and remote control of skidders, represents a new approach to forest management in response to the growing crisis caused by climate change.