https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356832.shtml

https://en.people.cn/n3/2026/0313/c90000-20435763.html

In Bantian’s Longgang District, a robot adorned with “Shenzhen Traffic Police” insignia has been officially “on duty” since March 6, managing the morning rush hour at a road intersection. Unlike traditional fixed posts, the robot uses high-precision joint modules to perform standard traffic gestures, such as signaling straight movement, turns and stops, in real-time synchronization with traffic lights.

Its visual AI recognition system allows it to “watch” the intersection intently. When it detects violations like an e-bike rider without a helmet or a vehicle stopping beyond a line, it immediately issues a warning whistle and makes a corrective hand gesture, creating an “identify-warn-persuade” closed-loop management system.

The deployment of the robot traffic commander is part of a broader national trend in China’s rapidly advancing humanoid robotics sector. Since last year, a number of major cities in China, such as Shanghai, Hangzhou and Chengdu, have begun to explore the use of robot police officers in daily duties.

Public reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Looking ahead, this robotic officer’s role is poised to expand significantly. As technology evolves, pilot applications in Bantian may extend to alcohol checkpoints, initial accident scene response, intelligent violation detection and evidence collection, paving the way for a new era of smart urban governance, the local government said.