Robots are now being used by the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai to examine the infrastructure of the Dubai Metro. A new AI-driven robotic inspection system has been installed on the Dubai Metro's train lines to uphold the rigorous safety standards of the RTA. By utilizing sensors, lasers, and 3D cameras, the Automated Rail Infrastructure Inspection System (ARIIS) will speed up and improve the accuracy of inspections.
According to the RTA, it will enable inspections to be completed 75% faster and eliminate the need for authority employees to be physically present on railroad tracks. 700 hours are now needed to complete tasks that once required 2,400 man-hours.
It is now possible to conduct inspections without interfering with Dubai Metro operations. The system evaluates the state of railway infrastructure using ranging scanning technology and light detection. AI is used to analyze the data after it has been scanned. According to the RTA, it will assist in removing obstacles including conventional inspection techniques, restricted visibility of asset performance, problems forecasting asset performance, human mistake possibility, and maintenance time constraints.
The new system aligns with the RTA's Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2030, which seeks to reduce travel time by up to 30% over the next five years through the usage of AI. The new technique is designed to detect passengers who are seated in incorrect areas, especially those who should not be in gold or female-only cabins.
