Visakhapatnam, the largest and most populous city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located between the Eastern Ghats and the coast of the Bay of Bengal, one of the oldest port cities in the country and a relevant industrial centre, also known for its picturesque beaches, serene landscape, as well for its rich cultural past, has incorporated in its railway station a humanoid robot designed to improve safety and the passenger experience.
This is the first robot of its kind deployed by the Indian Railways as reported by News9, a news channel providing latest news headlines from India and around the world.
This indigenous humanoid robot named ASC ARJUN, Artificial Intelligence Station Controller, at the Visakhapatnam Railway Station, simply called “Arjun” developed under the East Coast Railway’s Waltair Division, was built entirely in Visakhapatnam, in a process that took more than a year, and represents a significant technological advance for railway safety.
Designed to assist the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in surveillance, passenger safety, and security operations, Arjun will perform multiple functions, including crowd control, and disseminating information about the trains and their routes.
In addition, Arjun will be able to warn about crowds on the platforms, make announcements in Hindi, English and Telegu, monitor possible fires or smoke and notify about the arrival of trains.
The launch of Arjun is part of a broader strategy of the Asian country to incorporate robotic technology with the aim to strengthen security, optimize passenger management and improve the travel experience.
After the debut of Arjun, Indian Railways plans to continue implementing such innovations in the coming years, with the aim of making journeys safer and more comfortable for all passengers.
Key Surveillance and Security Functions of ASC ARJUN:
• Intrusion Detection: The robot is equipped with a Face Recognition System (FRS) that can identify, track, and flag suspicious individuals or intruders, sending real - time alerts to the RPF control room.
• AI - Based Crown Monitoring: It uses artificial intelligence to analyse passenger density and identify potential congestion on platforms, helping to manage crowds during peak hours.
• 24/7 Patrolling: ASC ARJUN performs round – the clock, semi – autonomous patrolling along pre - defined paths with obstacle avoidance technology.
• Emergency Response: The unit features fire and smoke detection systems to enable quick, real - time responses to emergencies.
• Multilingual Support and Interaction: It makes automated public announcements and provides information in English, Hindi, and Telegu. Additionally, it interacts with passengers with gestures like “Namaste” and salutes RPF personnel.
The deployment of ASC ARJUN aims to act as a force multiplier for the RPF, allowing for better surveillance, without increasing the strain on human personnel.
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