NewzVille Desk
To improve passenger safety, security and service delivery, Indian Railways has introduced a NextGen Humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station.
The deployment marks a first-of-its-kind initiative on the Indian Railways network.
The humanoid robot will work alongside RPF personnel to support station operations, particularly during peak passenger movement.
The robot was unveiled by Inspector General (RPF) Alok Bohra and Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra in the presence of Senior Divisional Security Commandant (RPF) A.K. Dubey.
ASC ARJUN has been made indigenously in Visakhapatnam with a dedicated team, which worked continuously for more than a year to bring this project to achieve the goal, demonstrating Indian Railways’ growing capabilities in integrating advanced systems into day-to-day operations.
The humanoid robot is equipped to assist in intrusion detection through Face Recognition System (FRS), AI-based crowd monitoring, and real-time alerts to RPF control rooms.
It can make automated public announcements in English, Hindi and Telugu, helping guide passengers and improve awareness on safety and security matters.
With semi-autonomous navigation along predefined paths and obstacle avoidance, ASC ARJUN can patrol platforms round the clock, supporting effective surveillance while optimising manpower deployment.
The robot can also detect fire and smoke, enabling timely response in emergency situations.
Designed with passenger interaction in mind, ASC ARJUN offers friendly gestures such as Namaste for passengers and salutes for RPF personnel, along with an easy-to-use interface for information and assistance.
