BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police have reported promising results following the deployment of “Nakhon Pathom Safe,” a humanoid police robot known as AI Police Cyborg 1.0. Developed by the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Police in coordination with Nakhon Pathom City Municipality, the robot is equipped with 360-degree surveillance and artificial intelligence to assist with crowd control and public safety. Since its debut during the Songkran Festival on Tonson Road, it has contributed to the arrest of 14 individuals with outstanding warrants.
AI Police Cyborg 1.0 integrates CCTV and drone footage from public venues, using onboard facial recognition and video analytics to identify suspects. The data is transmitted in real-time to the Command and Control Center for centralized monitoring. The robot can detect weapons, analyze behavior, and track individuals based on facial features, clothing, and other physical characteristics.
It has been deployed at various locations in Nakhon Pathom province, including the Phutthamonthon Sai 5 cockfighting arena, the local night market, and Central Salaya Mall. Arrests made with the robot’s assistance have included charges related to drugs, firearms, theft, fraud, and cybercrime. In some cases, the robot discreetly identified suspects while scanning crowds during public events.
National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Panphet praised the robot’s performance and cost-effectiveness, saying it offers a new model for enhancing public security while reducing reliance on manpower. Its integration with surveillance networks and criminal databases has encouraged plans for broader deployment within six months.
As the rollout was managed by Provincial Police Region 7, the robot is being considered a model for future applications of AI in law enforcement. The development team is expected to be formally recognized as authorities move forward with expanding smart surveillance technology across Thailand.
