As part of measures to enhance passenger safety, Cochin International Airport is all set to introduce a high-end robotic security system capable of remote handling of explosive devices.
The system, costing around Rs 12 crore, would be introduced next month, making the airport the first among the southern states to have such a facility, a Cochin International Airport Limited press release said on Sunday.
The system comprises of safety robots developed by Canada-based Pedsco Ltd and threat containment vessel and sophisticated luggage containment vehicle developed by Nabco, USA.
Published 24 August 2014, 19:05 IST