Egypt Daily News – In a technological first that reflects Egypt’s accelerating digital transformation, the Ministry of Interior has begun testing the first mobile smart traffic robot in the streets of the New Administrative Capital. The goal is to organize traffic and monitor violations in a modern, precise way that reduces reliance on human personnel and aligns with global trends in traffic management using artificial intelligence.
The new robot has begun its trial run in the Ministries District. It is equipped with high-resolution cameras and advanced sensors that allow it to:
- Monitor real-time traffic conditions
- Interact with its surroundings to make instant decisions that help ease congestion
- Detect violations such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, using a mobile phone while driving, parking in prohibited areas, and double parking
What sets this robot apart is its mobility, it can move between different points based on a traffic plan supervised by officers. This mobility allows for broader area coverage and improves surveillance efficiency throughout the day.
This marks a major shift in operations, as the robot works alongside traffic officers to enhance road safety and create a smoother traffic environment.
Major General Dr. Ayman El-Dabaa, a traffic safety expert, confirmed that the robot has advanced capabilities for automated violation detection. It operates within an integrated technical system linked to traffic databases, enabling it to deal with various violations directly and accurately.
Dr. El-Dabaa explained that in its initial phase, the robot will focus on detecting three of the most common violations:
- Parking in prohibited areas
- Improper parking
- Double parking
More types of violations will be added later, using cameras that cannot be evaded.
According to the Ministry of Interior’s plan, the use of the robot will be expanded in the second half of 2025 to include Greater Cairo, followed by other governorates and tourist cities like New Alamein, especially in high-traffic areas.
The robot can detect violations from distances of up to 400 meters, with future plans to extend that range using more advanced technology, boosting the overall effectiveness of traffic surveillance.
El-Dabaa also noted that the new traffic robot is part of a broader strategy to upgrade the electronic monitoring system. This includes modern cameras, radar, portable devices used by traffic officers, and future plans to use drones to detect violations from the air.
