Vision based AI System in Construction Safety
Conit Eye
Conit Eye is a Vision AI-based monitoring system designed to prevent accidents such as falls and collisions, which frequently occur at construction sites. It includes object learning and video analysis settings that can be configured by non-experts, expandable risk detection and monitoring functions with various risk detection models, and an app that reports real-time risks to users. It operates independently of the camera and can be configured to monitor a wide area using a single PTZ camera as well as existing CCTV. Conit Eye will protect the lives of workers and prevent significant economic losses at construction sites.
Safety Impact
The unchanging fatality in construction
Among construction workers in the United States, approximately three do not return home each day after going to work. Despite ongoing government campaigns, the number of fatalities has not decreased. The main causes of death at construction sites are falls, collisions, and entrapments. Most of these accidents are preventable. Continuous, uninterrupted supervision and alerts are crucial for safety. However, there are limitations to having humans perform these tasks. AI is the most suitable tool for continuous supervision. AI can monitor 24/7 without rest and can reliably protect lives at a lower cost.
Key Features
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Algorithm for Risk Detection
Detects and monitors risks by assessing the status of objects that can be considered dangerous situations.
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User-Friendly App
Includes features such as object configuration and learning settings, event logging, user notifications, camera registration, and PTZ camera movement settings.
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Cloud-Based Operation
The entire system operates in the cloud, ensuring flexibility and scalability.
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Compatibility
- Works with any CCTV or webcam.
- Capable of monitoring a wide work area with a single PTZ camera by configuring its movements. -
High-Rise Construction Adaptability
Cameras can be installed on tower cranes, and the object recognition technology allows for reinstallation without the need for reconfiguration as the working floors rise.
Innovations
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Vertical AI System
Specialized for construction sites.
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Rapid Adaptability
Quickly learns and is deployed in various environments specific to each construction site.
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Scalability
Checks for the presence of safety facilities such as openings, appropriate installations, and railings in hazardous areas.
Addressing Limitations
Conit Eye addresses the limitations of existing AI risk detection systems, which typically have one AI detecting one object, are dependent on the camera, and require costly expert visits for reconfiguration when the camera is moved. To overcome these issues, we developed a new UX. Any camera connected to the network can be used for object recognition. Additionally, a single PTZ camera can be used to model motions and monitor a wide area that would typically require multiple cameras. The focus was on developing a service that is easy for non-experts to use.
Who Created It?
Conit Eye was developed in collaboration with POSCO E&C and ITONE.
Conit Eye was conceptualized based on extensive experience from POSCO E&C,
one of South Korea’s top five construction companies, and was realized with the ICT expertise of ITONE.
The Eye That Ensures Safety
Conit Eye is a vision AI system designed to identify the causes of fatal accidents at construction sites and monitor safety facilities. Its innovations are protected by patents, ensuring a cutting-edge solution for construction site safety.