Suprema CLUe as the Backbone of Unmanned Public Spaces

To operate urban lifestyle and leisure spaces in a fully unmanned way, two requirements must be met first: security and user convenience. Runner’s Base, newly established inside several Seoul subway stations, is a good example of how to achieve both, with Suprema’s open cloud integration platform CLUe at its core.

Runner’s Base is a public facility located inside Gwanghwamun, Hoehyeon, and World Cup Stadium stations, allowing runners to get ready and cool down right from the subway. It offers changing rooms, personal lockers, powder rooms, and vending machines for running essentials, and is open free of charge from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., aligned with subway operating hours. What actually enables this space to stay both “unmanned” and “secure” is Suprema CLUe, which powers the entire access system.

CLUe is an open cloud integration platform built on a native cloud architecture, connecting Suprema edge devices and web services via APIs, without the need for any on-premise servers. CLUe enhances security by leveraging Suprema’s access control devices and offers a mobile application and web portal for easy management and technical support. It is ideal for various membership-based services, such as fitness centers, shared offices, multi-branch offices, and more, allowing operators to focus more on their core business while CLUe provides direct support for all their access control needs.

Safer and More Convenient Access with CLUe

✔️ Simple QR access with just a mobile phone
At Runner’s Base, users can verify their identity with a QR code provided by a popular local mobile ID/pass app in Korea on a Suprema reader and complete access authentication in a single step. There is no need to install a separate app or sign up in advance, so anyone with a smartphone can immediately enter the facility, which greatly improves accessibility for the public.

From the operator’s perspective, this structure is equally important. Because every entry is tied to a verified identity, access logs can be tracked in real time, showing who used which area and when, which in turn strengthens the reliability and safety of this unmanned facility.

✔️ Different access permissions by gender
Runner’s Base has separate changing rooms and powder rooms for men and women. With CLUe, operators can configure access permissions so that male users are granted entry only to male changing rooms, while female users are granted entry only to female changing rooms and powder rooms.

These settings can be easily managed through CLUe’s mobile app and web portal, helping operators protect both safety and privacy in a public facility without adding operational complexity.

✔️ Remote management for smarter operations
At Runner’s Base, CLUe’s schedule-based door control feature is used to automatically restrict access outside of operating hours. Doors are configured to open automatically from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and remain locked at other times, removing the need for staff to manually open and close the space.

All configuration and monitoring can be handled remotely through the web portal and mobile app. Operators can check the access status of each area in real time from anywhere and quickly review related logs in the event of an incident, enabling fast and appropriate follow-up actions.

How Users Experience the Difference

From office workers who like to run before work to city residents who enjoy weekend runs, Runner’s Base is quickly becoming a “running hub you can access with just your phone.”

“Even though it’s unmanned, it’s surprisingly well managed. I just scan the QR code and go right in, and I feel safe leaving my belongings here, so I’ll definitely keep using it.” – Office worker in her 30s, World Cup Stadium Station user

“It feels like I’ve gained a new way to enjoy Seoul on the weekends through city running. Being able to get ready and start my run directly from the station is super convenient, and I also trust the security.” – University student in his 20s, Gwanghwamun Station user

The Runner’s Base project shows that CLUe is more than just an access authentication tool; it is core infrastructure that can reshape how public and commercial spaces are operated. The same architecture can be extended to fitness centers, study cafés, unmanned convenience stores, and many other lifestyle and leisure facilities, providing a solid foundation for safe and convenient unmanned operation across different environments.