Anyang Mayor Choi Dae-ho stated on August 12 that the city is proactively adapting to the rapidly changing landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) by expanding opportunities for students and citizens to experience future technologies.
Mayor Choi announced that the 23rd Anyang Smart T Festival will take place at the Anyang Sports Complex from the 29th to the 30th of this month.
By creating a platform for citizens to directly engage with future technologies centered around AI, the mayor is accelerating the realization of a 'Smart Anyang.'
The festival, themed 'Imagination Becomes Everyday Life! Transforming Lives with Anyang Smart T!', will allow citizens to see and experience various future technologies, including AI, robots, drones, mobility, and physical AI, according to Mayor Choi.
This event is significant as it embodies the mayor's commitment to making AI-based administration and smart city policies tangible for residents.
Mayor Choi is focusing administrative efforts on responding proactively to the rapidly evolving AI era, utilizing AI not only to enhance administrative and urban competitiveness but also as a practical means to improve citizens' lives.
In particular, the city is dedicated to expanding AI-driven administrative services and integrating advanced technologies into areas closely related to citizens' daily lives, emphasizing the creation of a smart city that residents can genuinely feel, rather than just 'technology for technology's sake.'
The festival will showcase a variety of advanced technologies, with a focus on an AI theme zone that reflects this direction.
In the AI theme zone, attendees will have the opportunity to experience robots, drones, mobility, and physical AI firsthand. A special exhibition themed 'AI in the Military' will feature military drones and advanced equipment, along with shooting experiences.
A competition for future science talents will also be held, where students will compete in seven categories across three fields: robots, AI coding, and drones.
The robotics category will include humanoid combat, recycling robots, battle robot soccer, and line tracing, while the AI coding category will feature coding racing and object recognition. The drone category will include drone soccer, with a total of 85 awards, including one from the Minister of Science and ICT.
Experience booths operated by science clubs from 16 middle and high schools in the area will also be set up.
Additionally, there will be exhibitions and ride experiences related to autonomous driving, a mobile planetarium, and escape room science buses, providing family-friendly programs for visitors.
The opening ceremony will feature a laser show, AI-related lectures, quiz competitions, and prize drawings, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
As the festival approaches, the local community is expressing excitement for a family outing at the end of summer vacation and a chance for youth to engage with future technologies.
With a variety of programs allowing children, teenagers, and parents to experience robots, drones, and AI, interest is growing.
Mayor Choi aims to increase citizens' interest in future technologies through this festival while providing youth with opportunities to explore science and technology without feeling intimidated, helping them consider their future career paths.
Mayor Choi stated, 'We have prepared for students and citizens to experience the latest technologies in response to the rapidly changing trends of the AI era. I hope families enjoy a beneficial and fun time experiencing future technologies.'
Meanwhile, Mayor Choi plans to continue expanding citizen-centered policies utilizing AI and advanced technologies under the smart city policy direction.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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