South Korean firms Hyundai and Suprema have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on using robots to improve life in residential complexes.

Suprema specialises in AI-powered access control and security. It has signed a three-party MoU with Hyundai Motor Group Robotics Lab and Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C).

In future residential environments, realising safe and convenient robot services for residents requires architectural designs that enable seamless robot mobility, AI security systems that distinguish residents from outsiders, and a unified platform that integrates all. Through this agreement, the three companies will combine their core competencies in AI security, robotics and architectural infrastructure to develop residential complex models where service robots equipped with AI security features can operate safely and naturally.

The collaboration will proceed in phases, including proof-of-concept testing and commercialisation.

Suprema will be responsible for building an AI-powered integrated security infrastructure across the entire residential complex, the residential services that integrate robotics, security and architecture. Leveraging its AI facial authentication and BioStar X (www.supremainc.com/en/platform/unified-security-platform-biostar-x.asp) unified security platform, Suprema will serve as the system integrator, connecting the robot platform with building security systems.

Hyundai Motor Group Robotics Lab will design robot services for residential environments and lead the establishment of a technical standards base platform. Hyundai E&C will generate demand for robot services by providing robot-friendly architectural designs and pilot sites centred on its residential projects.

Also, with Suprema’s AI security technology and Hyundai robotics capabilities, Hyundai E&C plans to realise robot-integrated living environments by combining its architectural expertise.

“As service robots begin to perform delivery, guidance and patrol tasks throughout residential spaces, an AI-powered security infrastructure becomes essential to ensure that robots and residents can coexist safely under unified security rules,” said Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema (www.supremainc.com). “Based on our AI-powered unified security platform BioStar X and Suprema’s proven biometric and mobile access authentication technologies, we will work with Hyundai to lead a new era of residential security powered by robotics and AI, expanding from proven domestic references to the global residential security market.”

Ri Goon Choi, executive director of Hyundai Motor Robotics Lab (robotics.hyundai.com), added: “A truly advanced residential complex based on service robots can achieve competitiveness only when robotics, architecture and security systems are designed as one integrated infrastructure. Through continuous enhancement of our robotic platforms, we will deliver optimised robot services and jointly establish new standards for residential robotics with Suprema and Hyundai E&C.”

And Seung Min Oh, executive vice president of Hyundai E&C (www.hdec.kr), said; “In future residential complexes, the construction company’s key role will be to design robot-friendly living environments where a variety of service robots and residents can coexist naturally. By creating demand for residential robot services and combining Hyundai Motor Group Robotics Lab’s robotics technology with Suprema’s AI security, we aim to lead the development of service robot-based residential complexes that enhance resident mobility, convenience and safety.”