U+ and Future Robot-NetOn are developing a 5G quarantine robot.
Analysis can be completed in 0.3 seconds for up to 10 people.
The trial will begin this month at Seoul H+ Yangji Hospital.


Quarantine robots are expected to be released to prevent incorrect mask-wearing that fuels the spread of COVID-19 and to increase quarantine management efficiency, such as 'chin mask' that wears a mask on the chin and 'lip mask' that only covers the mouth.

LG Uplus announced on the 3rd that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with autonomous driving robot developer Future Robot and facial recognition solution provider NetOn for a 5G-based AI quarantine robot business.

The 5G quarantine robot being developed by the three companies moves autonomously inside buildings, and uses facial recognition and temperature measurement to check whether people are wearing masks and their body temperature.

Multi-face recognition technology can recognize up to 10 faces simultaneously, analyzing results in less than 0.3 seconds. Deep learning-based analysis can also identify chin and lip marks.

A thermal imaging camera is also installed. It automatically measures temperature with a margin of error of ±0.3°C on average and ±0.5°C at maximum, enabling the remote identification of high-risk individuals with temperatures above 37.5°C.

The control center can remotely monitor the robot's video and control it in real time using 5G-based communication. Additionally, the control system can be used to check the history of inspections by 5G quarantine robots, such as those for not wearing masks.

Under the agreement, the three companies will conduct a demonstration to verify the technology of their 5G quarantine robots. Starting this month with a demonstration at Seoul H+ Yangji Hospital, they plan to expand the scope of application to include public institutions.

Meanwhile, LG U+ implemented an intelligent visitor management system based on video analysis at H+ Yangji Hospital in Seoul in August. This system automatically determines whether a person entering the hospital is permitted to enter.