At the 2025 Kaohsiung Smart City Summit & Expo, the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit Bureau unveiled its latest innovation, the “5G Smart Transportation AI Innovative Inspection Technology Integration and R&D Project,” capturing the attention of local and international attendees alike.
On the morning of March 21, MRT Bureau Director-General Wu Chia-chang engaged with guests from around the world, introducing the MRT Bureau’s AI-powered 5G tunnel and bridge inspection technology. Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung of the Kaohsiung City Government also visited the booth, offering high praise for the MRT Bureau’s innovative technological achievements.
Delegations from nine international regions—including Wakayama, Japan; the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); San Antonio, USA; Poznań and Gdynia, Poland; Belize City; OASC; Telangana, India; and Buriram, Thailand—visited the MRT Bureau’s booth and expressed strong interest in the innovative technologies on display. Several delegates inquired about the functionality of the drone inspection system and even expressed potential procurement interest. The delegation from Wakayama, in particular, showed great enthusiasm for the drone-based tunnel inspection solution and engaged in active exchanges with the MRT Bureau team.
The showcased 5G Smart Transportation AI Innovative Inspection Technology Integration and R&D Project utilizes drones to conduct inspections of tunnels and bridges. Through an AI-powered one-click automated inspection system, drones can efficiently carry out routine or post-disaster checks. This enhances inspection efficiency, improves worker safety, and reduces air pollution typically caused by high-altitude maintenance vehicles.
To meet the needs of nighttime inspections inside MRT stations, the MRT Bureau introduced a smart robot that can detect the presence of individuals remaining in stations after operating hours, helping to eliminate surveillance blind spots and enhance overall station safety. In addition, the “AI Smart Campus Tour Service,” developed in collaboration with Microsoft and powered by ChatGPT, offers a multilingual, lifelike guided tour experience.
Through 5G-powered AI technology, the MRT Bureau showcased cutting-edge developments in smart transportation and smart city applications. These innovations reflect Kaohsiung City’s strong commitment to advancing AI applications and represent a concrete step toward fostering international collaboration and exchange in the realm of smart city development.
By leveraging 5G-powered AI technology, the MRT Bureau showcased cutting-edge developments in smart transportation and smart city applications. These innovations exemplify Kaohsiung City’s strong commitment to advancing AI applications and represent a concrete step toward fostering international collaboration and exchange in the realm of smart city development.
