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| A media art installation created by SK Telecom's AI technology shows a video of independence activist Yu Gwan-sun, who protested for Korea's independence during the 1910-45 Japanese colonial period, at the Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, in this photo provided by SK Telecom, Thursday. Courtesy of SK Telecom |
By Baek Byung-yeul
SK Telecom used artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create videos of prominent figures in Korea's independence movement against Japan such as Ahn Jung-geun and Yu Gwan-sun, the company said Thursday.
The video media art featuring the historical figures was created with SK Telecom's AI image restoration technology known as SUPERNOVA and will be unveiled to the public on Friday at the Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province.
SK Telecom added that it will exhibit a robot to provide historical commentary on the independence movement and an immersive exhibition experience via augmented reality (AR) technology.
The mobile carrier plans to develop varied content utilizing its cutting-edge technologies through joint projects with the Independence Hall of Korea. The two sides have been cooperating since May 2020 in order to help visitors better understand the country's independence movement with the latest technologies such as AR and mixed reality (MR).
Visitors will be able to view photos, videos and more concerning the historical figures and key independence movement scenes, which have been recreated with AI through a media art installation that is 3.2 meters wide and 4 meters high.
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| An SK Telecom guide robot explains Korea's independence movement against Japanese imperialism at the Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, Thursday. Courtesy of SK Telecom |
In the experience center, an AI media robot explains the history of the independence movement in an easy and fun way through real-time conversations and videos with visitors. SK Telecom said the robot is equipped with the generative AI service ChatGPT so that it can search for the best answers and explain them to visitors. In the future, the conversation service may be expanded to provide directions and integrated exhibition guide services, the company added.
Visitors can also scan a QR code to view stories about the Korean independence movement ― in augmented reality ― without having to install a mobile app first. From November, stories about the heroes who participated in the independence movement will also be added, the company said.
"By combining the content of the Independence Hall of Korea with SK Telecom's AI technology, we are creating an innovative experience to show the value of the independence movement," said Kim Kyeong-deog, head of enterprise CIC at SK Telecom. "We will do our best to offer more chances for innovation and increase the value of exhibitions where visitors can experience the history of the independence movement."
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