ASC Arjun

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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.

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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