Bengaluru Metro to deploy AI and drones for advanced safety monitoring

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) is set to harness artificial intelligence (AI) and drones to enhance safety monitoring of its concrete structures, including viaducts and pillars. Drones equipped with high-resolution cameras will capture detailed data, which AI systems will analyze to identify structural defects like cracks and degradation, enabling timely interventions.

BMRCL plans to float a tender for using AI-powered drone inspections on Reach 1, Bengaluru’s first Metro corridor, operational since 2011. The system will evaluate defect severity, providing actionable insights for engineers. This marks a shift from manual inspections, which currently rely on binoculars and hydraulic platforms.

“AI analysis will assess damage severity and recommend corrective measures, like epoxy sealing,” said BMRCL’s operations director, Sumit Bhatnagar. The initiative aims to reduce inspection time, costs, and risks while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Additionally, AI-based tools will monitor the Yellow Line, connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, set to open by Q2 2025. Pilot trains will transmit real-time track condition images to a central server for AI-driven analysis, generating instant alerts for severe anomalies. Backup systems will ensure reliability.

The data will be visualized via a cloud-based asset management platform, enabling efficient structural health assessments. BMRCL’s adoption of advanced technology reflects its commitment to safety and innovation in public infrastructure.

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