Daewoo Engineering announced on June 1 that it has developed a real-time AI translator tailored for construction sites to facilitate communication with foreign workers. The initiative aims to enhance the accuracy of safety instructions and work details while reducing communication errors on site.
The AI translator was developed in collaboration with Daewoo Engineering and its technology partner, Lotte Innovate. Unlike existing translation solutions, this system is specifically designed for construction environments.
The proportion of foreign workers in South Korean construction sites has been steadily increasing. Consequently, language barriers during safety training and work instructions have emerged as significant challenges for site management. Given the high pace and risk associated with construction work, delays in conveying instructions can lead to confusion or safety incidents. The recent trend of adopting AI translation and multilingual safety training solutions in the construction industry aligns with this need.
Daewoo Engineering's AI translator utilizes Lotte Innovate's real-time translation technology to reliably recognize and translate on-site speech. It incorporates a specialized construction terminology dictionary that reflects commonly used jargon and technical terms, enhancing translation accuracy. New expressions and frequently used words can be registered and modified instantly, allowing for site-specific management.
The translator supports over 180 languages and employs real-time voice processing technology to minimize translation delays. This advancement is expected to reduce the likelihood of inaccurate interpretations or omissions, addressing the limitations of previous reliance on select team leaders for translation.
The usage method is aligned with site operations. When a site manager opens a translation channel, workers can access real-time translations on their personal smartphones during morning briefings and safety meetings. Managers can oversee usage and manage the construction glossary through a dedicated screen.
As the chair company of the Smart Construction Alliance led by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Daewoo Engineering is also promoting the expansion of AI and data-driven smart construction technologies. The company is applying its self-developed AI-based contract document analysis system, 'Barodap AI,' and communication solution 'BaroLetter AI,' as well as AI intelligent landscape design, across various aspects of the construction industry’s digital transformation.
A Daewoo Engineering representative stated, "The development of this real-time AI translator goes beyond mere language translation; it serves as a communication infrastructure aimed at ensuring the safety of on-site workers and improving construction quality. As the chair company of the Smart Construction Alliance, we will actively expand various smart safety technologies on-site to lead a digitally-based safe construction ecosystem."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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