Identify accident situations and quickly control traffic using AI technology and mobile rail robots Awarded prize at the 2024 Engineering Festival-Creative Comprehensive Design Competition
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▲ Ohjeong Tech Team of the University of Seoul received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the 2024 Engineering Festival-Creative Comprehensive Design Contest. ⓒUniversity of Seoul The University of Seoul includes students Dohyeop Kim, Jeongtaek Oh, and Kyungho Cho of the Department of Mechanical and Information Engineering, Hyeongwon Jeong of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Minseok Jeong of the Department of Korean Language and Literature. The ‘Ohjeong Tech’ team, organized by 2024, ended on the 22nd. It was announced on the 25th that it received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy’s Award at the Engineering Festival-Creative Comprehensive Design Competition. This festival, jointly hosted by the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology and the Engineering Education Innovation Council, was held online and offline from the 4th to the 22nd. A variety of programs were operated, including the Creative Comprehensive Design Contest, the Strongest Talk Show in the Universe, Short Film Contest, and Reply Event. The Creative Comprehensive Design Contest is a competition in which students from 73 engineering colleges across the country compete by submitting prototypes produced based on engineering ideas. It is a stone design contest. The Ohjeong Tech team received attention by submitting a ‘secondary automobile accident prevention system through real-time monitoring and cooperation of rail robots in the tunnel’ in this competition. This system utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology and mobile rail robots to determine accident situations in real time and prevent secondary accidents within the tunnel through rapid traffic control. It was highly evaluated for its ability to significantly improve public safety. Student Oh Jeong-taek said, “I was happy to be able to grow with my team members while preparing for the competition. Based on this experience, I will become a person who contributes to the development of engineering in Korea.” Advisor Professor Kim Tae-hyun said, “This award is a valuable result of the students’ passion and persistence,” and added, “I am proud of the fact that they realized their challenging and creative ideas to the end while studying and preparing for the competition.”
Meanwhile, the Engineering Education Innovation Center of the University of Seoul is participating in the low-carbon and energy technology consortium hosted by Korea University as one of the projects to support creative convergence type engineering talent training. 13 consortia and 73 universities nationwide are participating in this project.
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▲ Panoramic view of the University of Seoul. At the bottom right is President Won Yong-geol. © University of Seoul
Considering the potential for ethical dilemmas in AI-driven safety systems, how does the “Secondary Automobile Accident Prevention System” ensure responsible and transparent decision-making by its algorithms?
## World Today News Interview: “Preventing Accidents with AI and Robotics”
**Introduction**
Welcome to World Today News! Today we’re discussing an innovative project that tackles a critical issue: accident prevention in tunnels. We’re joined by two guests:
* **Jeong-taek Oh**, a student member of the award-winning “Ohjeong Tech” team from the University of Seoul, and
* **Professor Tae-hyun Kim**, the team’s advisor and a respected figure in the field of engineering.
**Section 1: The Innovation**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Oh, congratulations on winning the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award! Can you tell us more about your project, “Secondary Automobile Accident Prevention System through Real-Time Monitoring and Cooperation of Rail Robots in the Tunnel”?
* **Interviewer:** How exactly does this system use AI technology and mobile rail robots to prevent accidents? Could you provide a concrete example scenario?
* **Interviewer:** Professor Kim, what makes this approach particularly novel and effective compared to existing safety measures in tunnels?
**Section 2: Real-World Impact and Challenges**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Oh, what inspired your team to focus on this specific problem? What kind of impact do you envision this system having on public safety in the future?
* **Interviewer:** Professor Kim, what are some of the biggest challenges you foresee in implementing this system in real-world tunnel environments?
* **Interviewer:** Thinking beyond tunnels, could this technology have applications in other areas, such as roadways or pedestrian crossings?
**Section 3: The Future of Engineering**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Oh, what did you learn from this project, and how has it shaped your perspective on the future of engineering?
* **Interviewer:** Professor Kim, how important is it to encourage young engineers like Mr. Oh to pursue innovative solutions to real-world problems?
* **Interviewer:** What advice would you give to aspiring engineers who want to create a positive impact through their work?
**Conclusion**
* **Interviewer:** Thank you both for shedding light on this fascinating and potentially life-saving technology. We wish you continued success in your endeavors.
**Note:** This interview framework provides a starting point. Additional open-ended questions tailored to Mr. Oh and Professor Kim’s responses can further enrich the discussion.
