DeepBrain AI showcases deepfake detection technology at US industry show

SEOUL, October 7 (AJP) – Korean artificial intelligence firm DeepBrain AI presented its deepfake detection solution at a U.S. industry exhibition last month, the company announced on Monday. DeepBrain AI showcased its four key products at the LG NOVA InnoFest 2024, held in San Francisco, California, from Sept. 25-26. The technology detects manipulated content by analyzing pixel differences and has already been commercialized for government agencies in Korea. The company

October 7, 2024

LG Chem develops new material to prevent battery fires

SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - South Korea's leading chemical company LG Chem said Tuesday it has developed a new material that could significantly reduce the risk of fires in electric vehicle batteries. Its research team created a temperature-responsive safety-enhancing functional layer that acts like a fuse, cutting off electrical flow when temperatures rise abnormally. The ultra-thin layer, about 1 micrometer thick, is placed between the diodes and the current collector in the

October 2, 2024

AI robot Hyodol selected for state elderly care project

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - Hyodol, a Korean robot maker, said Monday that its artificial intelligence-powered companion robot has been selected for a government pilot program providing long-term care benefits for the elderly. The initiative, carried out by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service, aims to support daily living and physical activities for home-based long-term care recipients. Beneficiaries can purchase or rent devices within an ann

September 30, 2024

Techtree Innovation signs partnership with Bahrain's Aeromap for spatial digital twin tech

SEOUL, September 26 (AJP) – Korean spatial digital platform developer Techtree Innovation has partnered with Bahrain-based mapping solutions provider Aeromap Technology Systems for joint studies aimed at enhancing their technological competitiveness, the companies announced on Thursday. The collaboration aims to improve aerial and ground data collection, photogrammetry and geographic information system (GIS) implementation for both companies, according to the companies. Tec

September 26, 2024

DeepBrain AI showcases AI memorial service at global forum

SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - Korean artificial intelligence firm DeepBrain AI showcased its AI memorial service "Re;memory" at a global business forum recently held in Yeongjongdo, Incheon. The company said on Monday that the service, developed in collaboration with Korean funeral service provider PreedLife Co., uses DeepBrain AI's technology to create AI-generated videos of deceased individuals based on a single photograph and a 10-second voice sample. The AI avat

September 24, 2024

Battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month's EV fire: forensic service

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) – The National Forensic Service (NFS) has suggested battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month’s electric vehicle fire in Incheon, west of Seoul, which sparked nationwide concerns about EV safety, local police said Friday. The fire on Aug. 1 originated in an unplugged Mercedes-Benz EV parked in the underground garage of an apartment complex. The blaze resulted in 23 people hospitalized for smoke inhalation, while 87 vehi

September 20, 2024

Samsung SDI unveils next-generation battery solutions for commercial EVs at Hannover trade show

SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - Samsung SDI is presenting a range of next-generation battery solutions for electric commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation 2024 trade show this week. At the world’s largest trade show for commercial vehicles, held from Tuesday to Sunday in Hannover, Germany, the Korean battery maker is showcasing its latest LFP+ (lithium iron phosphate) battery, which boasts 10 percent higher energy density than its predecessor and can charge to 80 percent ca

September 19, 2024

Samsung's 'Galaxy Watch5' used in civilian spacewalk project

SEOUL, September 18 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics' smartwatch "Galaxy Watch5" was used for body composition monitoring research during the "Polaris Dawn project," the first civilian spacewalk mission, the company said Wednesday. This research, led by the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, involved astronauts wearing the Galaxy Watch5 with advanced bioactive sensors to monitor human reactions and health in space environments, helping prevent risks related to

September 18, 2024

LIG Nex1 selected as preferred bidder for reconnaissance unmanned surface vessels

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) – LIG Nex1 said Wednesday that it has been selected as the preferred bidder to develop unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the South Korean Navy. Under the project, two 12-meter-class USVs will be developed by 2027, aiming to enhance surveillance, reconnaissance and rapid response capabilities for forward naval bases and key ports, according to the Korean defense contractor. Since 2015, LIG Nex1 has been developing the Haegum (Sea Sword) series of

September 11, 2024

Hanwha Robotics unveils long-reach collaborative robot at U.S. trade show

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Korean robotics firm Hanwha Robotics Co. has introduced its new long-reach collaborative robot, the HCR-10L, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 in Chicago, which runs from Sept. 9 to 14. The HCR-10L, boasting a reach of 180 centimeters, is claimed to have the longest arm in its 10-kilogram payload class globally. It is designed for various industrial applications including powder coating, palletizing and welding. Hanwha Robo

September 11, 2024