St. Petersburg has launched a groundbreaking AI-driven patrol system, Gorodovoy, to address the growing concern of hazardous icicles in the city. The system, which consists of eight specially equipped vehicles, patrols the city’s streets and scans buildings for potential ice hazards. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance public safety and prevent accidents caused by unstable ice formations during the winter season.
Residents and city officials have welcomed the new system as a proactive measure to mitigate risks associated with icicles. According to the city’s transportation department, the AI technology used in Gorodovoy can detect even the smallest ice formations that could pose a threat to pedestrians and vehicles. The system’s ability to continuously monitor buildings and provide real-time data is expected to significantly reduce the number of icicle-related incidents in the city.
The deployment of Gorodovoy has also raised discussions about the role of technology in urban safety management. While some experts praise the city for adopting innovative solutions, others have called for transparency in how the data collected by the AI system will be used. The city has assured the public that the system’s data will be used solely for safety purposes and will not infringe on privacy rights.