In a first-of-its-kind initiative for Indian Railways, the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway has deployed a humanoid robot at Visakhapatnam railway station, marking a significant push towards technology-led passenger safety, security and service delivery. 1 5 This marks the first-ever use of a humanoid robot by Indian Railways (X/@@TechAnsuman)ADVERTISEMENT“In a pioneering move, the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway Zone has deployed a humanoid robot, ‘ASC Arjun’, at Visakhapatnam railway station to strengthen passenger safety, security and service services,” said Alok Bohra, Inspector General of the RPF, in an official release issued late on Thursday. Notably, the humanoid robot has been entirely designed and developed in Visakhapatnam through indigenous innovation. The RPF team worked on the project for over a year under the guidance of senior railway and security officials, officials said. Indian Railways remains committed to embracing innovation to create a safe, secure and passenger-friendly railway ecosystem, the release added.

Source: The Telegraph January 23, 2026 10:03 UTC