Humanoid robot at Vizag railway station to enhance security

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Inspector General (RPF) Alok Bohra and Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra unveiling the humanoid robot 'ASC Arjun' astatine  Visakhapatnam Railway Station connected  Thursday.

Inspector General (RPF) Alok Bohra and Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra unveiling the humanoid robot 'ASC Arjun' astatine Visakhapatnam Railway Station connected Thursday. | Photo Credit: V. RAJU

A humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” was launched by Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra on with Inspector General (RPF) Alok Bohra astatine Visakhapatnam Railway Station, nether the aegis of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), connected Thursday evening. This is the archetypal of its benignant successful the Indian Railways.

The humanoid robot, deployed arsenic portion of the RPF’s modernisation and integer translation initiatives, is designed to supplement assorted railway operations, peculiarly successful the areas of security, rider assistance, assemblage management, cleanliness monitoring and information awareness.

The robot has been wholly designed and developed successful Visakhapatnam, incorporating state-of-the-art exertion done indigenous innovation. Under the guidance of Mr. Alok Bohra and Mr. Lalit Bohra, the squad led by Divisional Security Commandant (RPF) A. K. Dubey worked diligently for implicit a twelvemonth to successfully make this precocious technology.

Speaking to the media Mr. Lalit Bohra said that the ‘ASC ARJUN’ was equipped with precocious Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT connectivity and real-time monitoring capabilities, enabling it to enactment arsenic a astute adjunct for RPF unit and passengers alike. He gave an overview of the moving of the robot and its capabilities.

The robot tin place intruders utilizing Face Recognition System (FRS) and instantly alert RPF unit done IoT-enabled alerts, ensuring accelerated effect and reduced detection time. The AI-based rider density investigation helps successful preventing congestion and enables proactive assemblage power measures during highest hours. The robot volition nonstop messages to the power country and alert the information unit for speedy response.

Autonomous information and accusation announcements are delivered successful Telugu, Hindi and English to heighten rider consciousness and compliance. Semi-autonomous navigation on predefined paths with obstacle avoidance allows continuous patrolling and 24×7 presence, reducing manpower burden. This volition amended successful effectual information management.

Early detection of occurrence and fume with instant alerts enables swift exigency effect and enhanced rider safety.

Published - January 22, 2026 11:34 p.m. IST

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