Mapo-gu Installs 'AI Crowd Density Analysis System' in Hongdae

Hongdae Installs AI Crowd Density Analysis System... Enhancing Safety Smartly!

Crowd Density Analysis System Applied to 3 Crowded Areas in Hongdae, Real-Time Audio and Visual Alerts Based on Caution, Warning, and Critical Levels

Collected Density Statistics Predicted Year-Round Crowd Density Periods through AI Deep Learning... Utilized for Safety Management Plans

Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Gang-su) announced on the 22nd that it will install a crowd density analysis system at three crowded locations in the Hongdae area to prevent crowd accidents and create a safe walking environment.

This initiative follows the Itaewon incident last year, after which Mapo-gu established the '365-Day Safe Mapo Implementation Plan for Crowd Management in Multi-Dense Areas.' Preparing for large crowds expected on Qatar World Cup match days, Christmas, and year-end holidays, over 400 district officials conducted a special safety inspection in Hongdae. During this process, the need for a more systematic and scientific safety management system was recognized, leading to this project.

The crowd density analysis system is an AI-based smart system that collects and analyzes crowd density information on-site through CCTV and immediately displays the results on the Mapo-gu CCTV Integrated Control Center and on-site electronic signboards.

Based on the system’s density analysis results, crowd levels are categorized into caution, warning, and critical stages. These are displayed as intuitive visual information on electronic signboards installed on-site, and voice alerts indicating the level of risk are also provided. This is highly effective not only for the younger generation who frequently use smartphones but also for the elderly and visually impaired.

Additionally, the system transmits data in real-time to the 24/7 operating Mapo-gu CCTV Integrated Control Center, enabling faster and more accurate initial responses when incidents or accidents are likely to occur.

Notably, Mapo-gu’s AI-based crowd density analysis system is designed to perform deep learning on accumulated density statistics stored on the Integrated Control Center’s server, allowing it to generate crowd management data specialized for the Hongdae area.

The district plans to first apply the crowd density analysis system to three locations where crowds gather year-round: ▲Hongdae Entrance Station Exit 9 Intersection (Hongik-ro 6-gil 30), ▲Hongtong Street Alley in the Hongdae Tourism Special Zone (Hongik-ro 3-gil 36), and ▲Hongdae Club Street (Wausan-ro 70). Using the collected unique data, they aim to manage crowd safety more accurately and efficiently throughout the year.

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, stated, “I believe that the sooner new attempts for safety are made, the better. Mapo-gu will take the lead in systematically establishing a smart crowd management system through this project and make every effort to realize ‘365-Day Safe Mapo’ with the safety of residents as the top priority.”

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