Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin emphasized on August 11 that the establishment of an AI-based road management platform is a crucial first step towards proactive road management, prioritizing citizen safety.
On this day, Mayor Shin held a kickoff meeting for the 'AI-based Road Management Platform Project' at the city hall's first conference room, marking the start of the initiative.
The project aims to build a smart road management system utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and drones, enhancing urban management focused on citizen safety.
The core of the initiative is to have AI automatically identify and respond to road hazards swiftly.
It will detect potholes, road cracks, and debris in real-time, moving away from traditional complaint-based or patrol-centered road management to a system that proactively identifies and addresses risks.
As part of the smart administration initiative led by Mayor Shin, a total of 898 million won will be invested to complete the system by January next year.
Notably, AI road hazard information collection devices will be installed in 33 buses and official vehicles to capture road images during operations, allowing AI to automatically analyze hazards.
Areas difficult to assess by vehicle will be monitored using drones.
The collected data will be integrated with Seongnam's Geographic Information System (GIS) to accurately locate hazards, enabling rapid on-site verification and repairs through a mobile field support system.
This initiative aims to shift from 'waiting for citizen reports on road management' to 'AI proactively identifying road issues,' according to Mayor Shin's vision.
Local residents are optimistic that this project will enhance safety in their daily lives. A Seongnam citizen stated, "If the city can identify potholes or cracks before citizens report them, it would be much safer. I am hopeful that advanced technologies like AI will be utilized for tangible public safety."
Another resident remarked, "Delayed discovery of road damage can lead to accidents, so prompt repairs are crucial. I hope the administration adopts smart technology to identify hazards early and take immediate action."
Meanwhile, Mayor Shin stated, "We will actively utilize AI, drones, and data-driven management systems to respond swiftly to road hazards and reduce citizen inconveniences." He added, "We will continue to enhance the efficiency of urban infrastructure management and expand smart administration that citizens can feel."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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