Kangwon Land Casino in South Korea said it has made history by launching the world’s first AI-based counter room automation robot system.
It was announced earlier this month that the system, which combines AI and robot technology to effectively count cash collected from slot machines and games, had been in operation since September.
Following this two-month stabilization process, Acting CEO Choi Cheol-kyu revealed that the ‘Casino Counter Room Automation Robot System’ is now in full operation.
Previously, humans would be in charge of the full procedure, from collecting the money to packaging the cash. Now, the entire process is significantly faster thanks to robot technology, allowing for a swifter and more effective system.
With technology now powering this entire process, the company says it is now helping to prevent musculoskeletal disorders among employees at the casino.
“By building the world’s first AI-based counter room robot system, we have improved accuracy and transparency while improving the working environment of employees,” said Lee Kyung-sik, head of Kangwon Land’s Digital Innovation Office.
The South Korean government is embracing the use of AI across all industries
The casino sector is the latest industry to revert to the use of AI in a bid to give the country a significant boost.
According to OpenAI’s Economic Blueprint, using AI could raise the factor productivity by 3.2%, with this having a positive effect on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), increasing by 12.6%.
The use of AI at Kangwon Land is reportedly the next step in its ambition to create a “future-focussed resort operation model” which could eventually see the entire industry transformed by digital technology. However, the casino has previously reported an increase in deepfakes, with some operators impersonating Kangwon Land. Whether AI could be used to help identify these has not been addressed.
With tourism boosting the share prices of several South Korean operators in recent months due to increased foot traffic, the introduction of AI-based technology might also play a part in the future.
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