Demonstration Project for AI Autonomous Robots
Including Recycling Collection and Nighttime Patrols
Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jin Kyohun), is ushering in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) robots are responsible for park management and resident safety. Robots equipped with autonomous driving and AI technologies will approach residents to collect recyclables and, at night, will even conduct patrols.
On October 16, Gangseo-gu announced that it will officially launch the "AI-Based Autonomous Driving Robot Service Demonstration Project" at Magok Haneul Park (13 Magokseo-ro). This project aims to verify the efficiency and safety of robots in real-world environments, and two autonomous driving robots will be deployed.
The recycling collection robot, which operates from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., can be summoned by scanning a QR code attached to benches or tables in the park with a smartphone. Once called, the robot safely navigates around obstacles to arrive at the location, notifies users upon arrival, and helps separate items by material such as plastic, paper, and cans. When the collection bin is full, the robot automatically moves to the collection station to empty the waste and then returns to its charging shelter.
The patrol robot operates along a designated route four times a day, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., monitoring the park environment in real time. If it detects an emergency situation, such as a fire or accident, it immediately reports the information to the district office and relevant agencies.
Through this autonomous driving robot demonstration, Gangseo-gu plans to maintain park cleanliness without additional manpower, enhance the safety of nighttime visitors, and verify the potential uses of robot technology in the field of public safety.
To ensure the stable implementation of the project and further advance the technology, the district signed a business agreement with local robotics company RobotisAI Co., Ltd. on October 14. This company was the first in Korea to receive outdoor mobile robot operation safety certification.
Based on the results of the demonstration, Gangseo-gu plans to address resident inconveniences and make improvements, then expand the project next year to include contactless food and goods delivery services within the park using robots. Through this, the district expects to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, while also revitalizing the local economy, creating both social and economic benefits.
Jin Kyohun, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, stated, "Through the autonomous driving robot demonstration project, we will transform Gangseo-gu into a hub of advanced technology and lead innovative services that residents can truly experience." He added, "With AI-driven administrative innovation, we will simultaneously increase resident satisfaction and administrative efficiency, making our district a leading AI-specialized city representing Korea."
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