Robot traffic officer goes on duty in China’s Zhejiang

A robot traffic officer has been deployed on duty in the eastern Chinese tech hub of Hangzhou City, directing pedestrians and vehicles using artificial intelligence-powered operations.

The AI traffic management robot “Hangxing No.1,” developed under the leadership of Hangzhou Traffic Police Tactical Unit, made its debut on the streets of the capital city of Zhejiang Province, on Tuesday, marking the start of its trial run.

The robot is equipped with high-definition cameras and sensors, capable of capturing common traffic violations in real time and reminding pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles passing by to abide by traffic rules through an intelligent voice system.