Indian Railways’ First Humanoid Robot – ‘ASC ARJUN’

Indian Railways deployed its first humanoid robot ‘ASC ARJUN’ at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, Andhra Pradesh, in January 2026.

About ‘ASC ARJUN’

• Type: Humanoid robot
• Deployment agency: Railway Protection Force (RPF)
• Developed in: Visakhapatnam using indigenous technology
• Role: Augments (does not replace) human security and station staff

Key Capabilities

1. Security & Surveillance

• Face Recognition System (FRS) for identifying intruders
• Real-time IoT-based alerts to RPF control rooms
• Enhances response time during security threats

2. Crowd Management

• AI-based crowd density analysis
• Helps manage peak-hour congestion and prevent stampede-like situations

3. Platform Patrolling

• Semi-autonomous 24×7 patrols
• Obstacle detection and avoidance
• Reduces routine manpower burden