Hyundai Oilbank Officially Introduces Robots and AI Technology in Safety Management

by Park Soyeon

Published 09 Jul.2020 10:14(KST)

Updated 09 Jul.2020 10:15(KST)

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Autonomous patrol vehicle (concept image) to be operated at Hyundai Oilbank Daesan Plant

[Asia Economy Reporter So-yeon Park] Hyundai Oilbank is set to fully introduce Internet of Things, robotics, and artificial intelligence technologies into factory safety management.

Technologies previously mainly applied to process control will now be expanded to safety management, and the Daesan plant is expected to rapidly evolve into a smart factory.

Hyundai Oilbank plans to launch unmanned patrol vehicles and intelligent CCTV systems in the second half of this year.

The unmanned patrol vehicles, introduced for the first time in the industry, are equipped with precision GPS, hazardous gas detection sensors, and thermal imaging cameras.

They autonomously patrol the entire factory 24 hours a day, collecting information related to hazardous gases and fires.

Information recognized as an emergency is promptly transmitted to the integrated control center to prevent major accidents.

The intelligent CCTV system automatically identifies abnormal behavior of workers in CCTV footage using AI alone, without the need for monitoring personnel.

Hyundai Oilbank plans to prioritize installing intelligent CCTV in high-risk workspaces where hazardous gases may remain to ensure worker safety.

Already, Hyundai Oilbank introduced a 'hazardous gas detection system' utilizing IoT technology during the regular maintenance period from April to May.

The 'hazardous gas detection system' uses sensors installed in confined spaces such as tanks and towers to measure hazardous gas concentrations in real time and transmit related information to the integrated control center.

In emergencies, an immediate alarm sounds and on-site work is halted. Workers can avoid the risk of suffocation accidents caused by hazardous gases.