Autonomous Patrol Robot Appears Near Schools and Walking Trails in Yongin

Equipped with AI, Infrared Sensors, and Cameras
Alerts Control Center Upon Abnormal Signs

Special patrol members have appeared in front of an elementary school and along the walking trail in Pungdeokcheon 2-dong, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do.

According to Yongin City on the 29th, the city is currently conducting a pilot operation of autonomous patrol robots and wearable robots as part of the mobility village development in Pungdeokcheon 2-dong.

An autonomous robot equipped with an infrared sensor and a thermal imaging camera is patrolling the walking trail in Pungdeokcheon 2-dong, Yongin.
[Photo by Yongin City]

This project, jointly promoted by Yongin City and the Yongin Industry Promotion Agency, provides patrol robots and wearable robots free of charge to residents in Pungdeokcheon 2-dong until the end of the year.

The autonomous patrol robot is about the height of an adult’s knee and is equipped with artificial intelligence (AI), infrared sensors, and a thermal imaging camera. It patrols child protection zones, parks, and walking trails in the area, sounding an alarm or transmitting information to the control center when detecting abnormal signs, helping 112 or 119 respond quickly to situations. It operates at night as well, detecting intoxicated persons, fires, and unusual behavior to prevent safety accidents and crimes.

The patrol robots start from the Pungdeokcheon 2-dong Administrative Welfare Center, patrol three times on weekdays via Jeongpyeong Elementary School, Sinjeong Park, and Jeongpyeongcheon walking trail, and operate alternately with two units.

Starting from the 1st of next month, the city will also run a free six-week wearable robot trial program in connection with the local community center. The wearable robot is a walking assistance robot (WIM) developed by Wirobotics Co., Ltd., which strengthens the lower body muscles and improves balance for those who need help walking.

A city official said, "We expect the pilot project of autonomous patrol robots and wearable robots to contribute to citizen safety and health promotion," adding, "We will continue to do our best to provide public services for residents' convenience."

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