ASC Arjun Latest News
Recently, the Indian Railways has introduced a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station.
About ASC Arjun
- It is a humanoid robot introduced by the Indian Railways.
- The robot will operate alongside Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel to assist in station operations, particularly during periods of heavy passenger movement.
- It is designed and developed entirely in Visakhapatnam using home-grown technology.
Features of ASC Arjun
- It is equipped with a Face Recognition System (FRS) for intrusion detection, AI-based crowd monitoring and real-time alert generation for RPF control rooms.
- It can also make automated public announcements in English, Hindi and Telugu to assist passengers and promote safety awareness.
- It also features semi-autonomous navigation with obstacle-avoidance capability,
- It can patrol station platforms round the clock, supporting surveillance and optimising manpower deployment.
- It is also fitted with fire and smoke detection systems to aid timely response during emergencies.
- It has been designed for passenger interaction, offering gestures such as a ‘Namaste’ for passengers and salutes for RPF personnel, along with an interface to provide information and assistance.
Source: PIB
ASC Arjun FAQs
Q1: What is ASC Arjun?
Ans: It is a humanoid robot introduced by the Indian Railways.
Q2: Which technology is used in Face Recognition System?
Ans: It uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision.
