Table of Contents
- The Full-scale Development of Future Smart Cities
- Strengthening the Foundation for Promotion through Public-Private Joint Development Structure
- Introducing Robot Services into Daily Life... Realizing a Smart Life Centered on Complexes
- Status of the National Pilot City Initiative and Future Schedule
- Conclusion: The Future City of Busan Created by Robot Innovative Technology
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Full-scale Development of Future Smart Cities
The Busan Eco Delta Smart City national pilot project is being actively pursued, bringing the establishment of smart services using robots closer to reality.
This project aims to create an innovative urban model with commercial, office, residential, and cultural functions in an area similar to Yeouido, with a scale of about 5.6 trillion won (approximately 2.8㎢, 840,000 pyeong).
The City of Busan is accelerating the creation of a future-oriented smart life environment by integrating advanced IT technologies through a collaborative development structure between the private and public sectors.
Information on the Development of Busan Eco Delta City
Strengthening the Foundation for Promotion through Public-Private Joint Development Structure
The overall management and operation of the project is handled by 'Smart City Busan Co., Ltd.' This company operates in a public-private SPC format consisting of 11 companies including the City of Busan, Korea Water Resources Corporation, Busan Urban Corporation, LG CNS, Shinhan Bank, and Hyundai Engineering.
In the next five years, this corporation intends to establish the foundation of the city through the development of the leading district and the establishment of smart services. In particular, it plans to systematically introduce a total of 25 smart innovative services including data-driven urban operations, integrated mobility, zero energy systems, healthcare, and robot services.
The profits generated from the project will be fully reinvested in the development of smart services and new service creation. This structure reflects the private sector's technology and business capabilities directly in urban operation, making it significantly pioneering. The City of Busan is enhancing administrative and institutional support as a public organization to provide a stable foundation for the project to proceed smoothly.
Introducing Robot Services into Daily Life... Realizing a Smart Life Centered on Complexes
This year marks the beginning of the foundation for the pilot city, with four types of lifestyle-integrated robots being trialed in apartment complexes Hooban Summit and Sujain. In this process, user experiences centered on complexes are enhanced, prioritizing the provision of smart services so that citizens can experience them in their daily lives.
## The Evolution of Robot Technology
Recently, a barista robot has been introduced to the community center, providing an unmanned beverage manufacturing service. This system automatically settles accounts in conjunction with management fees, making it more convenient for users.
In the common areas of the apartment, cleaning robots automatically perform cleaning at designated times. This helps maintain a clean environment and is expected to reduce labor costs.
Additionally, patrol robots autonomously drive within the complex and detect fires, accidents, or unusual situations, immediately notifying the control center and management office. This enables real-time monitoring, enhancing safety during nighttime or vulnerable hours.
Finally, the luggage-carrying robot provides a service that automatically transports luggage from the underground parking lot to the front door. This robot autonomously calls elevators and passes through entrance doors, assisting users in easily collecting their luggage through arrival notifications.
These robot technologies are making our lives more convenient and safe.
In the future, window cleaning robots for high-rise building exteriors and wearable robots for strength assistance are planned to be offered on a rental basis. These technologies will contribute to increasing efficiency and improving working environments.
Status of the National Pilot City Initiative and Future Schedule
Since being designated as a national pilot city in 2018, Eco Delta Smart City has been preparing for the creation of smart villages (56 households) and the selection of private sector operators for SPC.
By the end of 2024, a public-private SPC funded jointly will be formally established. Phase 1 of the construction of MaaS, autonomous driving, and robot services is expected to start in earnest from July 2025.
From 2026 onwards, these services will be actually operated, and the functionalities and scope of the services will be gradually expanded each year. In particular, the profits generated from the development of the leading district within the Eco Delta City will be fully reinvested in the enhancement and operation of smart services.
Conclusion: The Future City of Busan Created by Robot Innovative Technology
Eco Delta Smart City, as a national pilot city, holds significant meaning as the first case in Korea that actualizes urban life based on robots, IT, and data.
Here, various customized services such as patrol, cleaning, barista, and luggage transportation are offered, allowing citizens to enjoy a safer, more efficient, and convenient daily life.
If robot innovative technology spreads throughout the city, Busan is expected to grow as a leading city driving the establishment of smart cities in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the main goal of the Busan Eco Delta Smart City Project?
The Busan Eco Delta Smart City project aims to establish an innovative urban model incorporating advanced technology.
The Busan Eco Delta Smart City project aims to create a future-oriented urban model that integrates commercial, office, residential, and cultural functions within a site of approximately 2.8㎢, similar in area to Yeouido, with a scale of about 5.6 trillion won. The City of Busan intends to innovatively improve citizens' living environments by introducing IT, robots, and data-driven smart services through a public-private partnership structure.
Q. What role does Smart City Busan Co., Ltd. play?
Smart City Busan Co., Ltd. manages and operates the project in a public-private SPC format.
This company is a public-private joint SPC funded by Busan City, Korea Water Resources Corporation, Busan Urban Corporation, and 11 other companies including LG CNS, Shinhan Bank, and Hyundai Engineering, and is responsible for the overall development and operation of the project. Over the next five years, it will lead the development of the leading district and the introduction of 25 smart innovative services, systematically establishing the urban infrastructure and smart services.
Q. What types of robot services are being introduced in Busan Eco Delta Smart City?
Lifestyle-integrated robot services including cleaning, patrolling, barista, and luggage transportation are being introduced.
Currently, in the Hooban Summit and Sujain complexes, cleaning robots automatically clean common areas, while patrol robots detect fires and other abnormal situations, notifying the control center. The barista robot provides unmanned beverage services at the community center, and the luggage-carrying robot transports items from the underground parking lot to the front door. These robots significantly enhance safety and convenience.
Q. What robot technologies and services are planned for the future?
Window cleaning robots and wearable robots for strength assistance will be provided for rental.
In the future, plans are in place to introduce window cleaning robots for high-rise building exteriors and wearable robots that assist users' strength. These robots will help increase work efficiency and improve working conditions and will be provided to citizens through a rental system, creating a wider range of smart service ecosystems.
Q. How will the operational profits from Busan Eco Delta Smart City be utilized?
Profits will be reinvested entirely in the advancement of smart services and the development of new services.
The profits generated from the project will be reinvested in the advancement and development of smart services, reflecting the private sector's technological prowess and business capabilities in urban operation. The City of Busan is enhancing its administrative foundation through institutional support to ensure the stability of this circulation structure and to promote sustainable smart city development.