ASC ARJUN: Railways’ First Humanoid Robot at Visakhapatnam
Why in the news
A humanoid robot began duty at a railway station for the first time, helping with security, crowd handling and patrols.
Key facts
- Name: ASC ARJUN; type: humanoid robot.
- Location: Visakhapatnam Railway Station, Andhra Pradesh.
- Deployed by the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
Capabilities
| Area | What it does |
|---|---|
| Security and surveillance | Face Recognition System (FRS) flags intruders; IoT alerts reach RPF control rooms instantly |
| Crowd management | AI-based crowd density analysis to handle peak-hour crush and avert stampede-like situations |
| Patrolling | Semi-autonomous 24×7 patrols with obstacle detection and avoidance, easing routine manpower load |
Exam angle
- Deploying force: RPF.
- Technologies: FRS, IoT alerts, AI crowd analysis.
- Role: augments rather than replaces staff.