China's First Traffic Management Robot Squad Officially Begins Duty, 15 Robots Become Street Stars
On the first day of the May Day holiday, China's first fully-equipped traffic management robot squad officially began duty in Hangzhou, consisting of 15 robots named "Hangjing Zhihang." They immediately became popular on the streets. These robots are mainly deployed around the West Lake scenic area, the Hubin commercial district, and key intersections on main urban roads, working with human traffic police to maintain traffic order.
Their task is clear: to help tourists with directions, dissuade illegal non-motorized vehicle and pedestrian behavior, and assist in directing traffic, effectively sharing the workload during the busy May Day period.
Because they are connected to a large language model, the robots answer questions very quickly. Tourists can directly ask for directions, and the robots respond instantly, with route guidance appearing on the screen. Popular spots like Broken Bridge and the Zoo have the highest demand for directions, and are now mostly handled by the robots, saving the police a lot of trouble.
The robots are also effective when on duty at intersections. When encountering pedestrians or non-motorized vehicles parking illegally, they will gently remind them, and people generally cooperate immediately after hearing the reminder. On-site police officers say the robots' reminders are actually very effective, and people are more willing to listen.
In the past, relying on manual announcements was not only tiring but also had limited coverage. Now, the robots can be stationed for long periods, automatically identifying, reminding, and uploading information to the pre-warning center, completing the entire process independently and with much higher efficiency.
During the May Day holiday, this batch of traffic management robots will remain on duty, working while optimizing their functions. Many citizens and tourists will stop to take photos as they pass by, finding them both novel and practical.