[AI Revolution](163) Digitizing Physical Spaces... Deepfine's Spatial Computing Technology

A worker wearing smart glasses enters a logistics warehouse. They check the work instructions displayed in front of their eyes and call up the items for shipment using voice commands. Every step, from barcode recognition and inventory checks to preparing shipments, is automated. This was an actual scene from a pilot project conducted by Deepfine at a logistics center last year. This logistics automation technology, based on 'spatial computing' and connecting everyone from on-site workers to delivery drivers, has helped reduce human error and increase work speed.

Deepfine is a startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) to digitize physical spaces and overlay information to solve real-world problems. In an interview with Asia Economy on August 8, Jungmin Lee, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Deepfine, said, "Our technology is differentiated in that it is not just AI used in flat environments, but technology that understands and operates within the actual sites and spaces where business takes place."

Jungmin Lee, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Deepfine, is being interviewed on the 6th at Deepfine in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang

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The pilot project at the logistics center was an example of combining Deepfine's two core technologies, DAO and DSC. The company first created a 3D spatial map of the warehouse by filming it with a mobile device, then added location-based services on top. Workers, wearing smart glasses, can receive guidance on the location of items from where they stand and perform barcode recognition and outbound tasks using only voice commands. CTO Lee emphasized, "The less on-site experience an employee has, the greater the perceived benefit of automation technology," adding, "Our goal is to digitize tasks that used to depend on the worker's level of skill."

A similar technology structure has also been introduced in public institutions. Gyeonggi Provincial Government is using Deepfine's remote collaboration technology to conduct remote inspections of municipal facilities. Advisory committee members at the provincial office can view, in real time, the footage captured by field officials with smart glasses. AI recognizes cracks and organizes blueprints and checklists. On-site information is delivered in such detail that experts no longer need to travel to the site, and advisory members can manage inspections at dozens of locations simultaneously from their offices. According to the company, after adopting Deepfine's solution, the speed of civil complaint processing has tripled, and time and costs related to long-distance business trips have been reduced by about 60%.

Jungmin Lee, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Deepfine, is being interviewed on the 6th at Deepfine in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang

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In the tourism sector, the spatial digitization technology DSC is being used independently. DSC is a spatial computing platform that enables the creation of 3D spaces using only mobile devices, without expensive equipment. When a space is filmed with a tablet or smartphone, a 3D spatial map is automatically generated in the cloud. Augmented reality (AR) content can then be overlaid onto this mapped space, and location-based services can be provided indoors without GPS. A representative example is the smart tourism map 'Chukjipsa,' which was operated at the Chungjang Festival in Gwangju. CTO Lee explained, "We visualize real-time crowd density and temporary parking lot information on the map," and added, "After first applying it in Gwangju last year and receiving a positive response, we are currently in discussions to apply it to various regional festivals this year as well."

Currently, Deepfine supplies solutions to multiple industries, including construction, manufacturing, tourism, and logistics. The company is expanding its business with a focus on smart tourism maps and AI logistics systems. CTO Lee stated, "If last year was a period for technology development, validation, and market demonstration, this year we are aiming for a significant increase in revenue," and added, "We see this as the stage where our technology and solutions are truly taking root in industrial sites."

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