Regina startup using artificial intelligence to detect leaks at oil wells

A Regina-based tech startup says it's the first company to use artificial intelligence (AI) to detect leaks at oil wells and pump jacks. In the past, oil and gas companies have used staff to drive to oil wells to inspect them for any issues, such as leaks. One solution is using remote cameras to monitor oil wells, but it results in hundreds or thousands of photos being taken that have to be inspected by employees. Founded in 2018, Wave9 takes the arduous task of inspecting those photos and hands it off to AI. Cameras and sensors placed on pump jacks are processed by the software. The user can then be alerted to issues through apps that run on tablets and smartphones.