Taiwan has a dense tunnel network that is rarely observed elsewhere, notably along its long-distance routes, due to the fact that it possesses a significant proportion of mountainous terrain, and its road infrastructure includes multiple tunnels that navigate various elevations. Due to their enclosed nature, accidents in tunnels can easily result in casualties.
HiPower Solution Group has developed an intelligent platform named Incident Information Detection System (IID) utilizing ASUS IoT solutions and technology services. This platform utilizes AI technology to detect anomalies in tunnels in real time, significantly improving the effectiveness of early warning and emergency response.
The challenge: Human limits on constant vigilance
Real-time monitoring and alert systems are required in tunnels, which are classified as high-risk zones on a global scale. However, conventional tunnel monitoring methods are impeded by human limitations. Tunnels several kilometers long have a large number of cameras, making real-time anomaly detection challenging. Control-center personnel must monitor hundreds of video streams simultaneously, as emphasized by HiPower CEO Roger Hung.
The solution: AI-powered detection and edge computing
In response, HiPower has developed IID, a multifunctional intelligent monitoring system that utilizes AI technology. This solution automatically filters potential anomalies from a vast video feed by integrating HiPower's proprietary AI engine with an ASUS server situated in the data center. Empirical operating data indicate that the system's detection accuracy is approximately 98% and reaches 100% under stable conditions.
The substantial efficacy of HiPower's IID system, according to Hung, is not solely attributed to its AI capabilities and specialized expertise, but also to the technological competencies of its hardware partner. In this solution, HiPower implemented the ASUS IoT EBS-4U700 industrial-grade edge computing server as its core computing platform. The simultaneous processing of numerous high-resolution camera streams is made possible by the support of numerous high-end GPU cards on this high-performance server. An advanced cooling design and other military-grade components are designed to satisfy the rigorous requirements of tunnel environments, ensuring reliable performance and uninterrupted operation.
The EBS-4U700 industrial-grade edge computing server features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Ti GPU, delivering robust AI inference capabilities. It can simultaneously assess multiple high-resolution video streams in real time, ensuring that AI models can identify and analyze events within milliseconds. The significant GPU memory capacity enables the loading of complex deep learning models, significantly enhancing recognition accuracy and processing speed.
ASUS IoT provides comprehensive technical support services in addition to hardware. These services include BIOS optimization for AI computing requirements, meticulous adjustment of operating system compatibility, and an intelligent GPU resource allocation system to optimize the integration of AI software and hardware. Its modular and scalable design allows flexible deployment for tunnels of different sizes, supports various industrial communication protocols, and integrates seamlessly with existing systems.
The outcome: Proven reliability and broader applications
Hung disclosed that numerous tunnels in Taiwan have implemented HiPower's IID system as their management platform. HiPower's AI detection system is highly adaptable and has been implemented in a variety of applications, including the detection of unauthorized personnel on campus during non-class hours, monitoring whether heavy vehicles follow designated routes within ports and harbors, and the use of thermal imaging cameras to identify abnormal smoke and temperature increases in containers carrying hazardous chemicals.
Hung observed that security management applications are transitioning from fundamental "general-purpose" auxiliary functions to "professional-level" integrated systems as AI technology advances. The necessity of continuous monitoring and instantaneous decision-making through AI systems is becoming increasingly apparent.
HiPower will continue to collaborate with ASUS IoT and the wider ASUS group to revolutionize infrastructure security management. The partnership will expand to other critical areas beyond tunnels, using AI to provide real-time monitoring and early warnings, enhancing public safety.
System Architecture Diagram. ASUS
Article edited by Jack Wu
