Pi School and Imperative Space Collaborate with ESA Φ-lab to Develop Cutting-Edge Earth Virtual Expert
In an effort to revolutionize data-driven insights for science, the environment, and society, Pi School has teamed up with Imperative Space to develop a new digital AI expert called EVE (Earth Virtual Expert). This project has been made possible by a generous €1 million budget from the European Space Agency’s Φ-lab.
EVE is a large language model with specialized expertise in Earth Observation (EO) and Earth Sciences. This groundbreaking AI technology is part of the ESA Φ-lab’s #AI4EO initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and Earth Observation.
Pi School’s CEO, Isabelle Andrieu, expressed her excitement about the collaboration, stating, “At Pi School, we believe AI has the power to transform our understanding of the planet. This partnership marks a significant milestone in merging AI and EO, and we are eager to see the impact it will have.”
Nicolas Longépé, Earth Observation Data Scientist at ESA Φ-lab and leader of the EVE project, also shared his enthusiasm for the project, saying, “Pi School’s expertise in AI development, combined with our vision for the future of Earth Observation, makes this collaboration a powerful step towards building innovative solutions.”
The project will include a user-friendly web platform and an API for development applications, allowing seamless integration and accessibility for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals. The long-term goal of the ESA Φ-lab is to create an EO digital assistant that will make complex EO data available to anyone interested in accurate information about Earth Observation topics worldwide.
The EVE Pilot is set to launch in June, giving users the opportunity to be among the first to experience the power of this cutting-edge technology. The pilot version will be available for access via a user-friendly web platform and an API for development applications. To stay updated and gain access to the EVE pilot, interested parties can visit https://pischool.link/evepilot.
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Pi School, founded in 2017 by Translated, is a leading language technology solutions company. Its flagship program, the Pi School of AI, helps organizations integrate AI into their business operations by selecting top engineers and scientists and having them apply their academic knowledge to solving real-world challenges. To date, Pi School has trained over 230 AI experts and developed more than 100 MVPs for clients such as Amazon, Meta, ESA, and the European Commission.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1975 with the mission to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space delivers benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Learn more at www.esa.int.
ESA Φ-lab, an initiative created by ESA, aims to accelerate the future of Earth Observation (EO) through disruptive and transformational innovation, with a focus on strengthening the competitiveness of the European EO industrial and scientific sectors. Learn more at https://philab.esa.int/.
Imperative Space is a multi-disciplinary innovation company that works across media, education, communications, technology, and policy in the global space sector. The company’s mission is to drive growth and impact in the industry by leveraging space technologies to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. Imperative Space focuses on key areas such as Earth Observation, Satellite Communications (SatComs), Space Exploration, Human Spaceflight, and Astronomy. For more information, please visit Imperative Space’s website.
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