It provides direct assistance to traffic and pedestrians and politely warns violators.
The 1.8-meter-tall robot, named Hangxing No. 1, gives standard “stop” and “go” signals to buses, cars, and cyclists, records violations, and issue warnings. The device is equipped with high-definition cameras and sensors, can blow a whistle, and is connected to the traffic light system to respond to signal changes.
Currently, Hangxing No. 1 is intended to assist existing traffic personnel rather than replace controllers. However, police are already discussing upgrades: plans include adding a Large Language Model to the robot, allowing it to provide directions and communicate more effectively with road users. At the moment, it can identify, for example, operating a vehicle without a helmet, jaywalking, and other violations at intersections.
The robot began its work in early December as part of a pilot program by the Hangzhou traffic police. Reportedly, the robot has been especially well-received by pedestrians, reported by techcult.ru.
