KT Unveils AI Robot Technology for the First Time at 'MWC2022'

Opening KT Exhibition Hall under the Theme 'Engine of Digital Innovation, DigiCo KT'
‘AICC’ Serving Employees, ‘Real Dance’ with AI Dance Analysis

Local assistants are introducing KT's AI and robot services such as AI quarantine robots, Real Dance, and AIoT electric wheelchairs at the KT exhibition hall.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-sun] KT is showcasing its artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technologies and services, considered core to digital transformation (DX), on the global stage for the first time.

KT announced that it will participate in MWC 2022 held in Barcelona, Spain, from February 28 to March 3 (local time). At MWC 2022, KT plans to open an exhibition hall under the theme "The Engine of Digital Transformation, DIGICO KT," showcasing the technologies and expertise accumulated in the DX field. In line with this year’s event theme, "Connectivity Unleashed," the exhibition is organized into three zones: AI, Robotics, and KT Group & Partners.

'AICC' Replacing Employees and Immersive Service 'Real Dance'

In the 'AI Zone,' KT will unveil the ‘AI Contact Center (AICC)’ launched domestically in the second half of last year. KT AICC is built on AI active composite dialogue technology that understands conversation flow and analyzes the speaker’s intent, combined with know-how from operating Korea’s top-level customer centers. At MWC 2022, KT will introduce ‘AI Customer Center’ (B2B) and ‘AI Call Secretary’ (B2C) services for small business owners.

KT’s intelligent traffic infrastructure DX solution, ‘Traffic Digital Twin,’ detects all objects on the road such as vehicles and pedestrians using only CCTV, analyzes unexpected situations like accidents or illegal U-turns, and provides necessary traffic information. It also improves traffic flow by reflecting organic correlations between roads within the metropolitan traffic network based on real traffic flow data.

The ‘Hybrid 5G Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) Platform’ recognizes facial expressions, gestures, and disaster situations from CCTV footage to help respond to emergencies. For example, if a person falls or flames or smoke are detected, the CCTV camera immediately notifies the control center. The facial recognition technology in this solution can also be used to find patients in hospitals or lost children in amusement parks.

KT will also showcase ‘Real Dance,’ an AI-based immersive service that allows anyone to enjoy K-pop dance easily. ‘Real Dance’ evaluates how closely users imitate the instructor’s dance video by AI when they dance themselves. It not only scores how actively the user dances but also quantifies the activity level and predicts calorie consumption.

KT will reveal technology that enhances network quality using AI. The world’s first AI-based 5G operation solution, ‘Dr. Wise (WAIS),’ autonomously checks the status of 5G base stations to detect quality anomalies and quickly identify causes of faults.

First Reveal of AI Quarantine Robot

In the Robotics Zone, KT will unveil the ‘AI Quarantine Robot’ for the first time, which is essential in the COVID-19 era. The AI quarantine robot supports an unmanned 24-hour quarantine system in multi-use and public facilities. The autonomous robot moves around while purifying air and sterilizing airborne viruses and bacteria using plasma technology.

In the future, the AI quarantine robot will add real-time indoor air pollution detection functionality in conjunction with the air quality big data platform ‘AirMap Korea.’ In January this year, KT formed the AI Green Ecosystem Environment DX One Team with 14 organizations to expand the value of eco-friendly services such as air quality management.

There is also technology to improve communication environments. KT will introduce ‘Giga Wi-Fi Home 6E,’ which provides indoor robot communication environments using 6GHz frequency-supported Wi-Fi. The next-generation integrated terminal ‘S-Box’ consists of a home AP, Android TV-based set-top box, and AI Giga Genie in one device. Additionally, ‘Giga Atto’ offers seamless communication between robots and servers, enabling calls even from elevators.

The ‘Intelligent IoT (AIoT) Electric Wheelchair’ combines AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to provide remote monitoring, emergency call (e-Call) functions, and ‘assisted autonomous driving’ that avoids or stops when obstacles are detected during travel. The ‘5G IoT Router’ converts 5G signals into Wi-Fi signals in emergency vehicles or buses to ensure smooth communication environments.

In the KT Group & Partners Zone, KT will showcase technologies and services from its group company RT Media and partners IdeaLink and Coasoft.

Yang Yul-mo, Executive Vice President of KT, said, "MWC 2022 is the first global stage since KT declared its transformation into a digital platform company in 2020, and we have prepared various DX solutions centered on AI and robotics." He added, "This exhibition is an opportunity to announce KT’s transformation from a telecommunications operator to a digital platform company and will be a turning point for Korea to advance beyond an IT powerhouse to a DX-leading country."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.