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2025: Introduction of humanoid robots to regulate traffic
In December 2025, the first AI-equipped traffic control robot started work in the Chinese city of Hangzhou at an intersection in the Binjiang region. A device called Hangxing No.1 controls traffic and records violations.
According to the Global Television Network of China (CGTN), the Hangxing No.1 robot was developed by order of the Hangzhou traffic police. The smart device is equipped with cameras and sensors for monitoring the situation. Its main function is to duplicate the work of the traffic controller: the robot reproduces standard gestures that allow and prohibit movement, which are synchronized with the city traffic light system.
In addition to controlling movement, the robot performs control tasks. In real time, the artificial intelligence system recognizes specific violations, such as moving without a helmet or crossing a stop line. When an incident is detected, the device gives a voice warning to the offender. The autonomy of the robot's functioning on a single battery charge ranges from 6 to 8 hours.
Plans to develop the project include the integration of a large language model into the robot. This is a special program that understands and generates complex texts. After the update, Hangxing No.1 will be able not only to regulate traffic, but also explain the rules, suggest routes and conduct dialogues with drivers and pedestrians.
Technology innovation in Hangzhou comes amid an update to nationwide standards in China, the Bangkok Post reported. According to one of them, all Chinese power banks must be equipped with an LCD screen for displaying status or an accompanying application for monitoring in real time. The implementation of this standard is expected to lead to the elimination of low-quality power banks from the domestic market.[1]
2024: The start of use in the service of a robot and cars without drivers
Chinese police have adopted robotic dogs that help patrol the streets. In addition, law enforcement officers in the PRC use self-driving cars and all kinds of unmanned aerial vehicles. These high-tech devices allow faster response to incidents and improve security in general, as stated in materials released in mid-December 2024.
It is noted that cyberdog able to run, jump and independently navigate in space. Such machines can penetrate into dangerous areas that are inaccessible to people. Robots are equipped with cameras, all kinds of sensors, flashing beacons, etc. They are able to analyze scenes in real time and send alerts to the command center. Dogs are suitable for use, including during rescue operations.
At the same time, in eastern China, as noted by the South China Morning Post, the police are assisted by an unusual spherical robot equipped with various sensors, including ultrasonic sensors, a GPS receiver and several cameras. This car is capable of speeds up to 35 km/h. The robot can be equipped with various suppressors, such as tear gas. Thanks to the design of high strength, the device is not afraid of blows and falls from ledges. The machine copes with mud, slush and light off-road, and can also overcome water obstacles.
The introduction of robots of different types is part of China's large-scale program to equip the police with intelligent solutions. The machines can be used in a variety of tasks, including patrolling, surveillance, information gathering, guarding and countering criminals through non-lethal action tools.[2]
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