Underwater Cleaning Robot

August 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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[INQ. NO. 2408E07] SLM Global Co., Ltd. is a specialized underwater robot technology company dedicated to human safety and marine environmental protection.
CHIRO, an underwater cleaning robot, effectively removes biofouling, prevents marine pollution, increases navigational efficiency, improves fuel efficiency, and reduces greenhouse gases. It minimizes the risk, cost, and waste that arise when divers clean the hull themselves.
CHIRO utilizes a patented magnetic wheel and dual brushes that minimize damage to the covered painting layer. It is said to be the best solution that ensures a compact and robust design, ensuring fast and thorough cleaning of up to 90% more coverage, remote control up to 300 meters in length, and best-in-class location tracking capabilities.

Eco-friendly underwater cleaning robot
As part of the international efforts to prevent marine pollution led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), not only a collection filter inside the robot but also an external purification system can be applied. When connected to a robot, the robot’s cleaning results are continuously purified and discharged into the sea, making it an eco-friendly system that seeks to prevent marine pollution and disturbance to the marine ecosystem.

Enabling users to maximize the effectiveness of robot utilization
In addition, CHIRO expresses information about cleaning results as images, videos, and location information, and when all of this information is uploaded to the cloud system, it automatically generates a cleaning result report to pursue convenience for robot users. In this way, users can maximize the effectiveness of robot utilization.
CHIRO’s efficacy has been verified by the Republic of Korea Navy, shipbuilders, ship owners, and underwater hull service providers since its initial launch in 2020. In addition, SLM Global has been exporting this product to Indonesia and Singapore since 2022, providing an opportunity to enter the global market by itself.
SLM Global participated in various domestic and international exhibitions including 2023 Offshore Europe – by which it confirmed that CHIRO is a product that is drawing keen attention, leading to many purchase requests from major countries around the world.

 
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Micro Medical Robot System

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[INQ. NO. 2408E06] Established in 2019, IMsystem Co., Ltd. has developed Korea’s first micro medical robot system for precision vascular interventional procedures, and is currently commercializing it.
Currently, IMsystem has completed the prototype production of a remote magnetic micro medical robot system for vascular intervention procedures, and the licensing process is in progress.

Micro medical robot system for precision vascular intervention procedures
Unlike existing vascular intervention procedures in which the operator manually manipulates surgical tools, the micro medical robot system for precision vascular intervention (IM_SuperMag_Clinic) uses a magnetic field control system installed at the bottom of the patient’s bed. It is a remote surgery system using a magnetic guide wire/catheter microrobot attached to a microrobot fitted at the end of the existing guide wire/catheter.
Existing procedures have limitations in that it is difficult to insert surgical tools into narrow blood vessels of complex shapes due to manual manipulation by the operator, so the results of the treatment depend on the operator’s skill level. In addition, in the case of complex procedures, not only does exposure to radiation from X-rays, etc., increase due to increased procedure time, but the number of patients who can receive the procedure is also limited due to operator fatigue.

IM_SuperMag_Clinic controls remote surgical tools through magnetic field control, and the operator performs the procedure using a joystick/3D mouse while viewing X-ray images in a separate space rather than inside the operating room.
By reducing fatigue and radiation exposure and improving the convenience of the procedure, the success rate of the procedure, the speed of patient recovery, and the number of daily patients can be increased. It can thus meet the needs of patients, operators, and hospitals, respectively.
Following the completion of prototype development has been completed, and domestic GMP and licensing are currently in preparation. The acquisition of a domestic license is expected by the end of 2025. For overseas, IMsystem is aiming for CE and FDA approval in 2028. And it is expected that it will be able to quickly advance into overseas markets after being exempted from clinical trials by receiving 510k equivalent recognition from the FDA.

 
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Eco-Friendly SES Smart Water Meter

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[INQ. NO. 2408E05] ShinDongA Electronics Co., Ltd. is the first Korean manufacturer to produce fluid vibration electronic water meters and is taking the lead in making 21st-century smart meters based on outstanding performance of its own brand, the ‘SES water meter.’
Unlike the previous mechanical water meter that detects flows through the internal impeller’s rotation, the manufacturer’s SES smart water meter measures flows through the Coanda Effect: fluid vibration electronic system.
As there is no separate driving part inside, the smart water meter has relative advantages in improving durability degradation caused by component wear and tear, and increasing measurement accuracy and is safer as there is no degradation in comparison with the mechanical water meter.
There is a stark difference when looking at the material used for the new product. While the existing product is made of brass (low-leaded/unleaded) from which a certain amount of harmful substances are emitted, the SES water meter is an eco-friendly product that does not generate harmful substances such as lead, zinc and formaldehyde as it uses Polyketone that is an engineering plastic material developed by Hyosung Chemical.
Moreover, the water meter is equipped with NB-IoT, Bluetooth and LoRa modules, making it unnecessary to attach additional devices, and comes in a compact size for anyone to easily install even in a narrow space.

Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Automatic Meter Reading
Such modules work together to transmit flow data that is collected through wireless AMI/AMR methods and saved in the server. And the data can be checked through the website and mobile application to immediately uncover any abnormalities.
As the mobile application is divided for managers/officers and users, a user is able to directly ascertain the amount consumed in his/her home.

 
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The Most Advanced Access Control Solution

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[INQ. NO. 2408E04] Suprema Inc., which is a company that has the world’s best biometrics source technology, is taking the lead in innovating the access security market with its own AI algorithm-based access control, time and attendance management, mobile access solution
BioStation 3 is a next-generation access control solution developed by Suprema that has built up technologies related to access authentication for more than 20 years.
In the post-COVID-19 era, BioStation 3 is able to handle 100% contactless access authentication. It has enhanced convenience for users by providing various options such as facial recognition, mobile access. QR and barcode, RFID card, etc. In addition, even as it is compact sized, similar to a smartphone, it can be easily installed in any types of doors from small-sized offices to enterprises.

BioStation 3 boasts top-notch facial recognition access authentication performance
BioStation 3 is equipped with an AI processor of NPU (Neural Processing Unit), providing top-notch facial recognition access authentication in the same sector. It provides accurate authentication even when encountering changes caused by masks, hairstyles, hats, glasses, etc., in various types and colors.

In order to protect users’ privacy, BioStation 3 has acquired ISO/IEC 27001, an international standard information protection certification — and complies with GDPR, a strict European privacy protection regulation. Moreover, ‘Face Template on Mobile,’ which is the industry’s first access authentication method, allows a user to store his/her face authentication data in his/her personal mobile phone, rather than in his/her company’s database.
BioStation 3 supports VoIP intercom and RTSP-based video monitoring, making it possible to efficiently communicate with visitors anytime and anywhere, and control their access. A very strong security system can be established thanks to the integrated management that connects and controls each and every door.

 
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Gas Range

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[INQ. NO. 2408E03] PASECO recently released a new-concept gas range that enhances safety by dually installing the only gas circuit-breaker and smart safety sensor in Korea.
PASECO explains that this is the only product in Korea that adds smart performance to existing gas ranges that have focused only on ignition for a long time. PASECO is the only company that produces and distributes the entire lineup of built-in kitchen appliances in Korea.
PASECO’s newly introduced gas range is equipped with a gas circuit breaker as a basic feature, which can prevent fires caused by carelessness in advance. Precise settings can be made in units of minutes, from one minute to a maximum of 90 minutes.
Therefore, you can place various foods on the gas flame, from simple cooking to dishes that require simmering like beef leg bones, and perform other things without any burden. In addition, it can be used as a cooking timer for dishes that require precise recipes, such as three minutes on high heat and two minutes on low heat.
Moreover, PASECO’s unique smart safety sensor prevents risks such as overflow, wind, and high heat that can cause fires. This is because the smart safety sensor detects risks such as boiling over or blowing wind during cooking, to prevent fire from spreading, and immediately shuts off the gas to stop operation.
In particular, when frying, which often has a high risk of fire, the ignition is automatically turned off before the oil spontaneously combusts. In addition, the temperature of the bottom of the cooking appliance is measured in real time and the gas is shut off instantly when a buzzer sounds if it exceeds 230˚C.
A spokesperson for PASECO explained, “Based on our production know-how in producing and distributing the entire lineup of kitchen appliances, we have released a new-concept gas range that is the only one in Korea to combine a gas circuit-breaker and a smart safety sensor,” adding “We will not rest on our laurels, but will continue to focus on developing products that can ensure the safety and convenience of consumers.”

 
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Ultra-slim Dehumidifier

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[INQ. NO. 2408E02] The dehumidifier line introduced by Cuckoo Homesys Co., Ltd. is capturing the hearts of consumers as an essential home appliance for a pleasant indoor environment, especially during the rainy season.
The Inspure ultra-slim dehumidifier (model name: DH-Y1652FNW) introduced by Cuckoo Homesys in March this year has a generous dehumidification capacity of 16L while maintaining a slim design.
According to a recent survey by a credible organization, the actual dehumidification performance (17.4L) was found to be even higher than the official capacity (16L), and was recognized as a product with excellent dehumidification performance vis-à-vis power consumption.
The Inspure dehumidifier is only 22cm wide, which is slightly longer than A4 paper, so it adds no burden regarding the size of not only ordinary households but also small-sized one- room and single-person households. The noise generated when the dehumidifier is in use is approximately 43dB, which is the level of a quiet library – in consideration of the elderly and pets who are sensitive to noise.
Cuckoo Homesys’ Inspure dehumidifier has various added functions to allow users to control the humidity as desired. The automatic dehumidification function automatically operates to maintain the appropriate indoor humidity of 45 to 55%.
If the user selects the continuous dehumidification mode, it can continuously dehumidify, even in places with high humidity such as bathrooms and laundry rooms, regardless of the dehumidification capacity by installing a drain hose. In manual mode, the user can control the indoor humidity to the desired level.
A spokesperson for Cuckoo Homesys remarked, “As the high humidity and muggy weather continued this summer, our dehumidifiers with excellent performance and energy efficiency are popular among consumers,” adding “We plan to continue to focus on the original function of our own products and introduce products that can make the user’s lifestyle more comfortable, thereby solidifying our market position.”

  
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Korea’s Exports Increasing on Steady

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Korea’s exports in June increased by 5.1% compared to the same period last year, showing an uptrend for the ninth consecutive month.

By item, exports of six out of 15 major export items increased in June, and exports of all IT items (semiconductors, displays, computers, and wireless communication devices) showed an increase for the fourth consecutive month.

In particular, semiconductor exports, the largest export item, increased by 50.9% compared to the same period last year, recording the highest performance ever at $13.42 billion.

Exports of petroleum products increased by 8.4% compared to the same period last year at $3.63 billion, while exports of petrochemical products increased by 4.8% compared to the same period last year, at $3.72 billion.

However, exports of automobiles, Korea’s 2nd-largest export item, recorded $6.2 billion, a 0.4% decrease from the same period last year due to the decrease in operating days (1.5 days).

There were also sharp decreases in exports of steel (-24.3%) and secondary batteries (-20.5%), while general machinery (-8.1%) saw a fall in exports compared to the same period last year due to the slowdown of global demand.

By country, exports to the United States increased by 14.7% from the same period last year to $11.02 billion, the highest ever for June. Exports to the USA have been breaking monthly records for 11 consecutive months since August last year.

Exports to China, which increased by 1.8% from the same period last year, recorded $10.7 billion, showing a four-month consecutive increase.

Introducing some impressive Korean export items
In this issue, we will be introducing some impressive Korean export items – in line with the competitive global environment in which Korean exporters are ceaselessly striving to expand their business territories this year – and thus to elevate their share of the world markets.

 
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Smart Farm Control Solution

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[INQ. NO. 2408E01] ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service, is being used to support smart farm operations.
A smart farm-control solution utilizing a natural language AI chatbot was introduced at a local agricultural and food tech startup expo held at COEX in Seoul.
This solution, showcased by UBN Corp., was created using version 4.0 of ChatGPT developed by Open AI as an API. Language prompts related to agriculture were created and trained. When linked with smart farm sensors, it analyzes real-time data for each user. It can also issue commands to operate smart farm sensors.

For example, if you say ‘Tell me the current status,’ it will inform you of the temperature, humidity, and illuminance of the connected smart farm. Then, if you input ‘Compare with strawberry cultivation environment,’ it will provide suitable environmental conditions and compare them with the user’s smart farm environment, and respond to questions like, ‘Should I turn on the lighting?’ If you give a command, you can even modify the sensor’s target value.
A UBN spokesperson explained, “The current smart farm control method requires you to identify and change data directly or through an app, one by one,” adding “But there were opinions received that it was inconvenient to identify and change while working in the agricultural field, so we were thinking about a convenient operating method. So, we came up with the app using a natural-language AI model that understands the context.”
After improving the learning of the AI model, UBN’s ultimate goal is to enable voice control on wearable devices such as smartwatches.
UBN offers Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions such as the smart farm system and IoT sensors for home plant cultivation, to which the advanced ICT technologies including IoT (Internet of Things) and USN (Ubiquitous Sensor Network) are applied.

 
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Best Summer Beach Destinations

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When the summer sun beats down relentlessly, nothing feels more refreshing than diving into the cool ocean. The best beaches in Korea offer more than just swimming, though. Imagine riding a train with picturesque views, and eating the freshest seafood you’ve ever had at a beachside food stall! Enjoy exciting water sports, and then recharge in a café or bakery nearby. No matter your travel style, these top beach destinations have it all!

In Busan & Gyeongsang Province

Haeundae
Haeundae Beach is Korea’s most representative beach! Haeundae Beach is unlike other beaches in Korea in that the sandy shore stretches between the sea and tons of tall buildings, creating a beautiful view that becomes even more stunning when the sun sets!
The area around Haeundae Beach also has plenty of attractions, including Busan X the SKY observatory, Haeundae Blue Line Park, and the lush forest of camellia and pine trees on Dongbaekseom Island.

Gwangalli
Gwangalli Beach is unique in that the horizon appears to be doubled, due to Gwangandaegyo Bridge. The beach is easy to reach using public transportation, and is surrounded by fun things to do, drawing in a steady stream of visitors.
Gwangalli Beach is even more beautiful at night, with the lights of Gwangandaegyo Bridge twinkling on the horizon. On Saturdays, you can see Korea’s largest drone show, the Gwangalli M Drone Light Show. The beach is also the venue for the annual, must-see Busan Fireworks Festival.

Uljin
For a truly unique beach experience, hop aboard the Jukbyeon Coast Sky Rail, one of the 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots for 2023-2024. The monorail covers a course of 2.8 km, showing interesting points such as “Heart Coast,” named for its double-curved coastline, a famous filming site, and a lighthouse. Stop by the nearby Jukbyeon Port for fresh seafood.

In Gangwon State

Gangneung
The lush forest of pine trees that grows along the sandy shore makes Gyeongpo Beach charming. Enjoy a leisure stroll on the deck walking trail as it waves back and forth between the sand and the pine forest. There are also many facilities for tourists, including restaurants, accommodations, and even campgrounds, making this beach popular among younger travelers.
Anmok Beach is well-known thanks to its proximity to Gangneung Coffee Street. The street is lined with coffee shop after coffee shop, each with its own unique ambiance. The street itself is so popular, it has been listed on KTO’s 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Korea many times! The cafés all face the beach, offering great views from their second-floor seating and higher.

Sokcho
Sokcho Beach is popular among visitors all year round with a range of attractions, including a walking trail through a pine forest, flower paths, and photo spots. It is also extremely easy to reach on foot, just a five-minute walk from Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, making it a top pick for tourists. This short distance means you can also enjoy the tasty foods that are available in downtown Sokcho.Ferris wheel
The Sokcho Eye, a 65-meter-tall Ferris wheel, is another attraction of Sokcho Beach. The first Ferris wheel in Korea to be built next to the beach, it offers views of the ocean to one side and Seoraksan Mountain to the other. At night, enjoy the LED performance as it lights up the beach.

Yangyang
Naksan Beach is known as the beach that BTS member V visited. It’s a great spot to visit if you enjoy walking, as there is a forested trail that follows the 2-kilometer-long beach. The beach itself has a shallow bay, suitable for swimmers of all ages. Vacationers can enjoy a comfortable trip with surrounding amenities including cafés, convenience stores, restaurants, and accommodations. If visiting, be sure to include a stop at the nearby Naksansa Temple, one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Gwandong.

On Jeju Island

Hamdeok
Hamdeok Beach is one of the best beaches to see the beautiful emerald-colored sea around Jeju. The beach is popular among locals because of its fine sand and shallow waters. Seoubong Parasitic Cone rises up next to the beach to create a special landscape; in spring, the hillside is covered in yellow canola flowers. If you follow the walking trail up Seoubong, you can take in the full view of the area, including the restaurants, cafés, and hotels that stand next to the beach.
After fun at the beach, enjoy a refreshing drink at a nearby café. Café Delmoondo in particular stands right on the beach with ocean-view seating. They roast their own coffee beans and offer a range of desserts. The outdoor terrace is also a great photo spot!

 •The above article is courtesy of VisitKorea, the official website of the Korea Tourism Organization (www.visitkorea.or.kr)


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NextRise 2024

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The NextRise 2024 exhibition held at COEX in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, from June 13 to 14 has come to a successful close.
This year’s exhibition, which is in its 6th year, was held on the largest-scale ever, with the participation of global startup ecosystem stakeholders such as companies, investors, and support organizations. Approximately 1,500 domestic and international startups and 250 global large and medium-sized companies, investment companies, and startup support organizations from 26 countries participated, and approximately 25,000 visitors visited the event during the exhibition period.

At the one-on-one business meet-up, which was held on the largest-scale in Asia, approximately 3,600 meetings were held among more than 220 global conglomerates and investment companies and 1,200 startups, to attract investment and promote business cooperation.
The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) identified the demand areas of global companies and investment companies, and matched them with the technologies of participating startups in advance. Through these match-ups, participating companies discussed practical investment attraction and business cooperation plans on site. In particular, the participation of global companies such as LVMH, BMW, and Sony in this year’s meetup increased by about 60% compared to the previous year, and domestic startups are expected to expand their cooperation with overseas large corporations, and expand their businesses.
Alexa Rios, innovation director at Maersk, who participated in the business meetup, said, “We were able to seek opportunities to strengthen Maersk’s business strategy through meetings with Korean startups with innovative technologies and ideas.” Kim Young-jun, CEO of drone solution startup PABLO AIR, remarked “Through this exhibition, we were able to discuss practical business cooperation with global companies that understand our technological potential.”

Various programs were also prepared to strengthen cooperation with Japan, this year’s guest-country of honor. The Japan Innovation Hall, consisting of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and 10 Japanese startups, was a popular attraction, and IR demo days and forums were held. In addition, KITA, together with the Japan Economic Association, held the ‘Korea-Japan Open Innovation Summit’ to discuss ways to expand cooperation in open innovation projects between the Korean and Japanese startup ecosystems.
As a side event for the exhibition, a conference on various topics reflecting global startup trends such as artificial intelligence (AI) and mobility was also held. Ilya Strevulaev, an endowed chair professor at Stanford University in the United States, who gave the keynote speech, remarked, “In Korea, the proportion of CVCs in total venture capital (VC) investment has increased to 30% due to the relaxation of regulations on the establishment of corporate-led venture capital (CVC),” and emphasized, “Long-term investment management is necessary to continue innovative investment.”
In the mobility session, global companies such as BMW, Renault, Volvo, and Hyundai Motor Company participated and presented their visions for startup cooperation tasks and investment strategies, while in the AI session, the latest trends in artificial intelligence technology and innovative application cases were shared and the future of AI in various industries was discussed.

A total of 603 companies applied for the 2nd NextRise Awards, which was designed to support promising startup growth and overseas expansion. WELT, a mobile app-based digital therapeutic device developer, and Deeping Source, an AI photo and video recognition technology company, won the Top Innovator Award through a competition of 26 to 1. In addition, companies from Japan, Israel, Singapore, and Turkey, as well as domestic companies, also received innovation awards.
 
 
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