On the 15th, KT announced that it has deployed 105 AI (artificial intelligence)-based fire detectors at 20 companies located in the Incheon Namdong National Industrial Complex. KT, which had primarily applied its fire safety service "SafeMate" to traditional markets and public facilities, expanded its scope this time to an industrial complex densely populated with manufacturing plants.
This project is part of the "2026 Namdong Industrial Complex AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) Fire Detector Installation Support Project" being promoted by the Incheon Regional Headquarters of the Korea Industrial Development Corporation. SafeMate is a service that detects signs of fire, such as flames, smoke, and temperature changes, and supports on-site response in coordination with KT's monitoring center.
The fire detectors comprehensively detect various signs of fire, including high temperatures exceeding a certain level or sudden temperature spikes. Based on tens of thousands of detection history data points accumulated in actual field environments, the AI analyzes patterns of abnormal signals to determine the likelihood of a fire.
When signs of fire are detected, information is transmitted to KT's monitoring center. After verifying the situation, the monitoring center notifies on-site personnel via phone and text message and supports subsequent responses, such as automatic reporting to 119 (the national emergency number). The system is designed to allow for the identification and response to fire situations even during times when few personnel are stationed on-site, such as at night or in the early morning.
This project was carried out in collaboration with LDT (L-D-T), a specialized enterprise in fire detection technology. KT oversaw communications, monitoring, and platform operations, while LDT was responsible for developing fire detection terminals and building on-site systems. The two companies had previously promoted related projects at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, traditional markets, and public facilities.
KT plans to add an AI-based arc detection function to SafeMate in the future. An arc is an electrical abnormality that occurs in electrical equipment and can be a cause of fire. This method involves the AI analyzing abnormal arc signals to identify danger signs at an early stage. The company aims to expand its existing service, which has focused on fire detection and response, into the prevention domain.
Taking this deployment in the Namdong Industrial Complex as an opportunity, KT plans to expand fire safety services within industrial complexes. It will also work with LDT to enhance features that reflect the characteristics of manufacturing sites and the needs for safety management.
Jeon Myeong-jun, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Enterprise Services Division in KT's Enterprise Business Unit, stated, "In industrial settings, it is important not only to identify signs of fire early and respond quickly but also to manage risk factors in advance." He added, "We will continue to enhance related functions, such as AI-based arc detection, to expand a fire safety service that covers everything from fire prevention to detection and response."
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