SK Telecom launches AI robot kit for monitoring fire, gas leaks

South Korea's SK Telecom Co. has released an "AI robot kit" that can be attached to a robot to monitor fire and gas leaks. The kit is designed in the form of a rectangular box, which contains a computer, front and rear cameras, a 5G modem, a speaker and a microphone.

Customers can analyze AI images in full HD-level high-definition, and select the necessary features through a high-performance harmful gas detector, thermal imaging cameras, and indoor space 3D precision measurement programs.

The video control configuration can control multiple robots and drones simultaneously, which is useful for quick response in disaster situations. According to an SK Telecom official, the price is one-fifth of that of famous robot brand packages.

In addition to the AI robot kit, SK Telecom plans to unveil the "Unitree" package, a walking robot, for the first time at Drone Show Korea 2023 held at BEXCO in Busan for three days from Feb. 23.

According to an official of SK Telecom, this is the first time in the industry that a product has been released in the form of a kit attached to a robot.

"Through the full implementation of the AI-based robot business, we will become a leading company in the domestic coffee robot market within five years," the official added.

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