"Preventing Disaster Accidents with 5G and AI" LG Uplus and GS Geonseol Join Hands

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] LG Uplus announced on the 28th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GS Construction on "Verification and Commercialization of Wireless Communication-Based Smart Construction Technology."

This collaboration aims to verify and commercialize "smart construction" technology that integrates ICT technology throughout the entire construction process from groundbreaking to completion. Specifically, they will cooperate on ▲establishing an AI video analysis-based safety management system ▲providing wireless communication (5G/LTE) infrastructure specialized for construction sites ▲verifying and commercializing construction safety solutions.

In particular, both companies focus on securing "safety" at construction sites based on AI technology and wireless communication infrastructure. CCTV cameras will be installed throughout the construction sites, and AI will analyze workers' movements and heavy equipment movements by recognizing people and objects from the video input received from the CCTV. This allows for the assessment of risks such as collisions or impacts with objects, thereby enhancing safety. The movements of heavy equipment such as tower cranes and crawlers, as well as workers' locations, can be predicted and potential accidents prevented by utilizing video analysis and various Internet of Things (IoT) sensors.

Through this, a 24-hour accident prevention system without blind spots can be operated, which is expected to significantly reduce serious accidents and casualties that may occur at construction sites. Additionally, LG Uplus will build wireless communication infrastructure specialized for the site by optimizing the design of communication routes and base station locations to provide smooth communication services in the unstructured construction environment. 5G communication will be applied to sections transmitting large volumes of data, such as AI video analysis, while LTE communication will be used for general data transmission sections.

Jowon Seok, Head of Corporate New Business Group at LG Uplus (Executive Director), said, "Smart construction technology utilizing ICT technologies such as 5G and AI is expected not only to prevent accidents but also to help reduce costs for safety management." Seonghan Jo, Head of Advanced Technology Division at GS Construction (Executive Director), said, "We expect that smart construction technology using wireless communication and AI will play a significant role."

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