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News: Indian Railways is planning to install the AI-based ‘DRISHTI’ system to improve freight train safety.
About ‘DRISHTI’ System
- It is an AI-Based Surveillance System for Wagon Door Lock Monitoring in real time.
- Developed by: it is jointly developed by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and IIT Guwahati – Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TIDF).
- Aim:
- The aim of DRISHTI is to provide an intelligent and real-time monitoring solution that can detect anomalies in wagon door locking mechanisms during transit using advanced computer vision and machine learning.
- The system also aims to strengthen wagon sealing integrity, improve reliability, and reduce dependence on manual checks.
- Key features
- The system provides real-time status updates on door lock conditions and detects abnormal events or tampering during transit.
- It issues automated, data-driven alerts without affecting normal train operations, thereby improving freight security.
- It uses AI-powered cameras and sensors placed at strategic points to capture and analyse door positions and locking conditions in real time.
