China Unveiled an AI Humanoid Robot for Traffic Control

Hangzhou has become the newest Chinese city to upgrade traffic control by deploying an AI-powered robotic police officer that manages vehicles and pedestrians at a busy intersection and politely warns those who break the rules.

The 1.8-meter humanoid Hangxing No. 1 directs traffic, spots violations, and issues warnings at a busy Hangzhou intersection, using cameras, sensors, a whistle, and synced traffic lights.

AI Robot Assists Police, With Smarter Capabilities Planned

The robot currently supports human officers, with plans to add LLM features for directions and interaction. At present, it carries out basic stop-and-go gestures and can spot helmetless riders, jaywalkers, and others who violate intersection rules.

Hangxing No. 1 began operating in early December as part of a pilot program by the Hangzhou Traffic Police Tactical Unit to test robotic officers, and it has already become a favorite among pedestrians.

China Expands Use of Robotic Police Officers Nationwide

China has already deployed other robot officers on its streets. EngineAI’s PM01 aided traffic in Shenzhen, Logan Technology’s RT-G rolled out in Wenzhou last December, and Chengdu added a humanoid traffic cop in June.

It’s clear how far the technology has advanced since AnBot began operating at Shenzhen Airport in September 2016. That Dalek-like unit set the standard, but Hangxing No. 1 could become outdated within a year or two.

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