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NEW MR-IoT Convergence Disaster Response AI Research Center Signs MOU with Woobo Systems

  • 2021-05-24
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Ajou University’s MR-IoT Convergence Disaster Response AI Research Center (hereafter, “MR-IoT Research Center”) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Woobo Systems to conduct research in disaster response AI.


The signing ceremony was held at Woobo Systems on April 25, 2021 and attended by MR-IoT Research Center Director Roh Byeong-hee (Professor of Software at Ajou University) and Woobo Systems CEO Chang Hee-seok, along with staff from both institutions.


The agreement enables the parties to build a cooperative system in research for the development of mixed reality (MR) and Internet-of-Things (IoT) convergence technology, develop public research projects, such as in the field of disaster response, utilizing Industry 4.0 technologies (AR, VR, IoT, and AI, etc.), and to cooperate in other matters of common interest.


Woobo Systems specializes in the development and manufacture of integrated disaster prevention systems against natural and social disasters—climate equipment and systems for observation, disaster forecasting, and warning.


“MR-IoT convergence AI technology supports decision-making and is considered one of the most important fields in future industries,” says Director Roh. “We will devote our efforts to leading AI technology and cultivating experts in this field.”


CEO Chang commented, “We have constantly been working on the application of IoT and AI technologies by taking part in disaster safety projects with the central and local governments and developing disaster prevention systems. […] With this opportunity to work together with academia, we will engage in technology R&D that will involve converging MR technology with disaster response.”


Ajou University was appointed to take part in the “University ICT Research Center Project” sponsored by the Ministry of Science and ICT in 2018 and established the MR-IoT Convergence Disaster Response AI Research Center. The Center shares technology and information on disasters and safety with various institutions in Korea and abroad through cooperation and MOUs and develops and researches MR and IoT convergence equipment.