Alicorn Unveils ‘SpoAny Smart’: Korea’s First AI-Operated Fitness Center

The first branch of “SpoAny Smart,” equipped with Alicorn SpaceAI, an autonomous space management AI service provided by Alicorn (CEO Minhee Cho), opened on June 17th. This marks the first application of autonomous space management AI in a fitness environment in Korea. “SpoAny Smart” is a new fitness model from KD Healthcare (CEO Kyungdeok Kim), the operator of Korea’s leading fitness brand, SpoAny. For a subscription fee of 20,000 KRW per month, members can access an AI-operated fitness center 24/7, 365 days a year.

KD Healthcare currently directly operates over 100 SpoAny locations nationwide and recorded annual sales exceeding 100 billion KRW in 2023. The company plans to expand “SpoAny Smart” to over 1,000 locations within the next two years using autonomous operation AI.

Alicorn SpaceAI (ASA) autonomously operates SpoAny Smart around the clock, replacing the roles of traditional fitness center managers and trainers. ASA monitors indoor air quality and humidity, automatically adjusting HVAC systems to optimize the environment. In case of emergencies, it detects issues in real-time and alerts the management. Thanks to ASA, tasks that previously required more than 10 staff members at each center can now be efficiently managed by just one person at SpoAny Smart.

Users can easily select and purchase services, as well as access the fitness center through a dedicated app. They can also view statistics such as workout duration. The app sends push notifications tailored to individual usage patterns, reminding users of their optimal workout times and encouraging repeat visits. Administrators can monitor fitness center operations in real-time via a dashboard, which displays data such as the number of registered members, visitor count, and monthly revenue.

At the service launch event held on June 13th at the first SpoAny Smart location in Jangandong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Changhun Lee, Head of Alicorn’s Work Platform Group, demonstrated how ASA autonomously operates SpoAny Smart. Mr. Lee explained the functions of ASA within the fitness center and showcased the SpoAny Smart app. He stated, “Anyone who wants to work out can easily sign up, make payments, and create access passes through the dedicated app. The monthly subscription service allows for convenient sign-up and cancellation at any time. With AI handling all aspects of space operation and management previously done by human staff, one person can now manage 100 locations. We plan to continually enhance ASA to ensure the successful operation of SpoAny Smart as we expand to over 1,000 locations in the next two years.”