Mesiniaga Bhd and I-Bhd have partnered to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered urban intelligence platform designed to integrate multiple smart systems across the i-City development in Selangor, marking a shift from fragmented smart applications to a unified digital ecosystem.
The platform, named “Luma”, is envisioned as the central intelligence layer for i-City’s AI Living initiative. It is intended to connect various building systems, robotics, wellness services, security infrastructure and digital applications into a single coordinated network.
According to Mesiniaga deputy chief executive officer Chua Seng Teong, the AI Living concept represents a transition from standalone smart technologies to a fully integrated environment where systems can interact in real time. This includes enabling enhanced safety, security and improved living experiences through automation and coordination.
The companies claim that Luma functions as the “brain” of the ecosystem, allowing different technologies to operate seamlessly together. One of the key envisioned capabilities is the coordination of robotic movement within buildings, including lift access and security permissions. This would allow robots to navigate the development autonomously while complying with building controls.
The platform is also expected to integrate wellness and emergency response systems, where health-related alerts can automatically trigger appropriate responses. In addition, building systems such as lighting, energy usage and ventilation may adjust dynamically based on user behaviour and environmental conditions.
Mesiniaga and I-Bhd described Luma as part of a three-layer digital architecture. This includes the UrbanOS Edge computing layer, an i-City SuperApp serving as the user interface for residents, and the Luma intelligence engine that enables real-time communication between all connected systems.
I-Bhd chairman Tan Sri Lim Kim Hong said the key challenge in modern smart city development is not the existence of individual technologies, but ensuring that they work together seamlessly as a unified system. The platform aims to address this by enabling interoperability across robotics, AI systems and smart infrastructure.
The developers also claim that Luma could be among the first platforms globally to unify such a wide range of urban technologies into a single operational framework. It is designed to allow future technologies to be integrated without requiring major system overhauls.
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