A new ally in the battle against vandalism on railway tracks is the Spot robot dog, developed for the German railways (DB), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

vandalism on railway tracks

The first trials of this unique device have begun in Munich, capable of autonomously patrolling the area, detecting offenders, and reporting incidents to the security service.

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Spot’s main task is to prevent vandalism and graffiti on train carriages, which is becoming an increasingly pressing issue for urban railways.

Equipped with modern sensors and cameras, the robot can promptly respond to any situation, avoiding collisions with people and obstacles in its path.

Security Robotics’ robot dog technology, developed by experts in artificial intelligence (AI) software and robotics, promises not only to reduce vandalism costs but also to enhance overall safety and efficiency of urban railways.

Photo: DB

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