BNT Signs MOU with Hyundai Infracore for Joint Development of AI Automatic Fire Extinguishing System

BNGT announced on the 16th that it has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Hyundai Infracore to jointly develop AI (artificial intelligence) automatic fire extinguishing equipment.

Hyundai Infracore, a fire safety specialist company, has developed the world’s first Internet of Things fire prediction computer called ‘AlphaView.’ AlphaView and AlphaShot are fire alarms that add AI-based monitoring functions to conventional fire alarms.

(Left) Jo Sang-hwan, CEO of BNGT, (Right) Kim Young-woong, CEO of Hyundai Infracore. / Photo by BNGT

AlphaView uses AI built through various algorithms to detect infrared, ultraviolet, smoke, and other indicators in real time to identify early-stage fires. It monitors the fire location and situation in real time through cameras, and the captured images are sent to building managers. AlphaShot adds a water spraying function to immediately eliminate the fire source from a distance.

Through this business agreement, both companies plan to complete AI automatic fire extinguishing equipment applying BNGT’s AI video analysis technology and aim for mutual development and market expansion.

A company representative explained, “The competitiveness of Hyundai Infracore’s products lies in their ability to predict fire occurrences, minimizing fire damage. Unlike existing fire alarm systems that frequently malfunction due to electromagnetic interference from copper wire materials, these are made with optical cables.”

Recently, BNGT has been focusing on building AI-based disaster solutions that emphasize disaster prediction and on-site response in line with government safety system policies.

BNGT is currently supplying control systems and solutions to numerous local governments, and last year, it supplied the nation’s first AI video analysis control system to a district in Seoul. It is also conducting national projects related to AI-based safety systems.

A company representative stated, “The AI disaster solutions we are developing can be utilized in various fields such as tunnel and large logistics warehouse fires, wildfire monitoring, crowd control, and earthquakes. We will contribute to enabling rapid response in various disaster situations.”