Thailand Debuts First AI Police Robot to Boost Public Safety
Thailand has introduced its first AI-powered police robot, making its debut during the Songkran festival in Nakhon Pathom province.
The robot, developed to support local law enforcement, aims to improve public safety in crowded areas during major events.
What Happened?
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) announced the deployment through an official Facebook post, introducing the robot as “Pol Col Nakhonpathom Plod Phai”, which translates to “Nakhon Pathom is safe.”
The robot, also known as AI Police Cyborg 1.0, was stationed at Tonson Road in Muang district, a key festival venue.
Key Features
This AI-powered police robot is developed by Provincial Police Region 7, Nakhon Pathom Provincial Police, and Nakhon Pathom Municipality, the robot is equipped with:
- 360-degree smart cameras connected to the provincial Command and Control Center
- Real-time video analysis using CCTV and drone footage
- Facial recognition to identify high-risk individuals or those on wanted lists
- Behavioral analysis to detect fights, disturbances, and potentially dangerous objects like knives or blunt weapons
- Crowd-friendly navigation and the ability to respond to voice commands or issue verbal warnings
- The system is also smart enough to ignore harmless items, like water cannons often used during Songkran festivities, ensuring safety without false alerts.
How It Works
- AI Police Cyborg 1.0 uses onboard artificial intelligence to analyze visual data instantly.
- It can track individuals based on body shape, clothing, and facial features, even in large crowds.
- If it detects risky behavior or a person of interest, it alerts human officers for further action.
Future Plans
The robot will be part of a three-month trial, after which authorities will assess its performance. If successful, the AI patrol system could be rolled out to other regions across Thailand.
News Gist
Thailand unveiled its first AI-powered police robot, AI Police Cyborg 1.0, during the Songkran festival in Nakhon Pathom.
Equipped with 360-degree cameras, facial recognition, and behavior analysis, it boosts public safety by monitoring crowds and detecting threats in real time.
A three-month trial will determine its future deployment.