In News: Indian Railways has deployed a humanoid robot ‘ASC ARJUN’ at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, Andhra Pradesh.
ASC ARJUN
- Type: Humanoid security and assistance robot
- Deploying Authority: Indian Railways (with Railway Protection Force – RPF)
Objective
- To enhance passenger safety, security, and service delivery by assisting RPF personnel at railway stations.
Key Features
1Intrusion Detection: Uses Face Recognition System (FRS) to identify suspicious individuals.
2AI-based Crowd Monitoring: Detects abnormal crowd behaviour and congestion.
3Real-time Alerts: Sends instant alerts to RPF control rooms.
§Public Assistance: Makes automated announcements in: English, Hindi, Telugu
4Passenger Guidance: Improves awareness on safety and security protocols.
Significance
1Part of AI and robotics integration in public infrastructure
2Enhances preventive policing and station surveillance
3Supports Smart Railway Stations initiative
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