Indian Railways has introduced ASC ARJUN, a humanoid robot, at Visakhapatnam Railway Station to enhance passenger safety, security, and service efficiency. This indigenously developed robot will assist Railway Protection Force personnel, monitor crowds, and make automated announcements, reflecting Indian Railways’ focus on technology-driven operations.

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• ASC ARJUN deployed at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, first-of-its-kind humanoid initiative across Indian Railways.

• Operates alongside RPF personnel to manage safety, security, and station operations during peak passenger movement.

• Designed and developed entirely in Visakhapatnam using indigenous technology by a dedicated technical team.

• Equipped with Face Recognition System for intrusion detection and AI-based crowd monitoring for real-time alerts.

• Can make automated announcements in English, Hindi, and Telugu to assist passengers and promote safety awareness.

• Semi-autonomous navigation with obstacle avoidance enables 24/7 patrolling of platforms and surveillance support.

• Fitted with fire and smoke detection systems to enhance emergency response and passenger safety.

• Offers passenger interaction with gestures like ‘Namaste’ and salutes, plus interface for information assistance.