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AI-powered robot introduced to save lives on Goa beaches

In a first-of-its-kind innovation, Drishti Marine, the state-appointed lifeguard organization of Goa, has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the form of Aurus, a self-driving robot, and Triton, an AI-powered surveillance system. Augmenting its life saving capabilities along popular beaches and water bodies of Goa. The inclusion of AI-based support follows a rise in beach-related incidents owing to the increasing number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting the beach.

According to an official statement, in the past two years there have been more than 1,000 rescue incidents in the coastal area that required assistance from Drishti Marine lifeguards. Both AI-surveillance camera-based systems can monitor surroundings, assess and detect risks, and share real-time information with on-duty lifeguards so they can react rapidly to avoid tragic incidents. Can do ,ALSO READ: Google layoffs 2023: Employee fired at 2 am, feeding newborn baby,

Developed by Drishti Works, a division of Drishti, Auras manages the vast coastal stretch of the kingdom. The new addition will assist in beach monitoring and crowd management. Aurus is a self-driving robot developed to assist lifeguards by patrolling extensive non-swimming areas and alerting tourists during high tide.

It uses artificial intelligence to assist lifeguards in a variety of beach duties. Aurus will work with lifeguards in emergency situations, from patrolling to providing multilingual information.

In addition, the AI ​​bot has a payload of 100 kg and hence doubles up as a logistic support vehicle as well. Aurus has completed 110 hours of autonomous work, covering a distance of about 130 kilometers along the coast.

As with Aurus, the primary focus of the Triton AI system is to provide fully AI-based monitoring of non-swimming areas, alerting tourists to danger and notifying the nearest lifesaver. It will work closely with Aurus to provide comprehensive coverage of beaches.

Triton will patrol non-swimming areas, identify and relay information to lifeguards and help them identify tourists entering the water during high tide and in danger zones.

“The main reason is to incorporate new technology under the banner of lifesaving to help reduce the risk while assisting the manpower in ensuring the safety and security of individuals on beaches. The inclusion of AI builds on the progress made in the department Throws light.Life savior.

As society becomes more and more dependent on technology, it is only fitting to ensure that it is appropriately implemented in all walks of life,” said Naveen Awasthi, Head of Operations, Drishti Marine. Triton Having completed 19,000 hours of runtime so far, Aurus and Triton are manned by ‘Tech Lifesavers’, who are located in the central control room.

The team decides the areas AURUS and TRITON will patrol. On-site lifesavers are given the necessary training to operate the basic aspects of the two techniques. Auras are currently deployed at Miramar Beach in North Goa to assist in beach closure, while Tritons are deployed at Baina, Velsao, Benaulim, Galgibagh in South Goa and Morjim in North Goa.

Both Auras and Triton are massive support systems. The devices have the potential to save lives, especially during peak season when lifeguards must monitor and patrol wide stretches of beach that are packed with visitors. Two AI-based systems have increased team efficiency and enabled wider coverage. Bharat Times

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