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Robots to patrol, assist guests at South Korea's first AI smart resort

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Mireu Starlight Natural Recreation Forest in Cheongju, South Korea, is set to reopen on July 15 as the nation's first AI-based smart resort.
  • The facility will feature various autonomous robots, including patrol, cleaning, delivery, medical assistance, and even an art robot.
  • This initiative, part of a government-backed project, aims to create a model for future smart resorts by integrating advanced robotics and AI technology.

Cheongju's Mireu Starlight Natural Recreation Forest is undergoing a significant transformation, set to reopen on July 15 as South Korea's first AI-based smart resort. This innovative facility will deploy a fleet of autonomous robots to manage various aspects of guest services and park operations, marking a pioneering step in the hospitality industry.

The resort will feature a diverse range of robots designed for specific functions. A "police robot" will conduct day and night patrols, detecting potential hazards like fires and safety incidents, and transmitting real-time data to a central control system. Complementing this will be a "helper robot" responsible for cleaning common areas and providing information to guests, while a "doctor robot" will monitor guests' health by measuring vital signs like temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, as well as assessing air quality within the resort.

Further enhancing the guest experience, a "porter robot" will assist with luggage delivery to guest rooms. Adding a unique artistic touch, an "artist robot" will be available to sketch guests. These robots are part of a larger "large-scale convergence robot demonstration project" funded by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and managed by the Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement.

Initially, four robots will be deployed this year, with an additional four planned for next year. The project, which received 1.98 billion won (approximately $1.4 million USD) in government funding, is led by the Chungbuk Center for Science and Technology Innovation and the Cheongju City government. The consortium responsible for robot development, deployment, and operation includes KT, SK Infosec, and TYM. Cheongju city officials expressed hope that the Mireu Starlight Natural Recreation Forest will serve as a benchmark for future smart resorts nationwide.

We expect the Mireu Starlight Natural Recreation Forest to become a model for future smart resorts.

— Min Eun-juA Cheongju city official expressed optimism about the innovative smart resort project.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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