Korea Cyber University has been chosen for the '2026 Personal Basic Research Project (Emerging Research)' by the Ministry of Science and ICT, which aims to elevate artificial intelligence (AI) technology within the construction industry. This initiative will be spearheaded by Professor Cha Min-soo from the Department of Architectural Engineering and receive a total research funding of 240 million won. The project, titled 'Development of an Autonomous Supervision Agent Based on Neuro-Symbolic GraphRAG,' will be conducted from March 2026 to February 2029.

The research endeavors to structure the standard specifications for reinforced concrete construction into a knowledge graph format and combine this structure with a Neuro-Symbolic based inference system. The goal is to develop an AI system capable of not only simple information retrieval but also of providing reasoning for decisions, thereby addressing the suitability judgment based on real-time site conditions. This advancement is anticipated to significantly enhance quality control and safety management standards within construction sites.

Korea Cyber University has been progressively promoting its transformation into a research-centric institution, growing on its strengths in online education for adult learners. Recent efforts include the establishment of graduate schools and ambitions to expand its research capabilities through governmental research project acquisitions. This project's selection exemplifies the potential for cyber universities to evolve into digitally-driven research institutions, opening avenues for industrial collaboration and commercialization of technology. Professor Cha noted that through convergence research of AI and construction technologies, they hope to drive practical innovation in the field and secure new growth engines for the university.