Panaji: Artificial intelligence-powered robots, trained rescue dogs and nearly 75 lifesavers will keep vigil over triathletes as they swim in the Arabian Sea off Miramar beach on Sunday, marking the first leg of the Ironman 70.3 India endurance race in Goa.According to Navin Awasthi, chief executive officer of Drishti Marine, a three-tier safety system has been put in place for the opening leg of the race, which will see participants from 30 countries compete. Lifeguards will be deployed along the stretch, with five jetskis, surfboards, two jeeps and two boats kept on standby to handle emergencies.Drishti Marine will also deploy its AURUS and TRITON robots to ensure the athletes’ safety. AURUS is a self-driving robot developed by the organisation, while TRITON uses onboard artificial intelligence to monitor the water, identify risks and assist lifesavers in preventing mishaps.“Our lifesavers are well equipped to handle any emergencies. Two trained dogs from our paw squad will also be posted at Miramar beach for comprehensive support,” Awasthi said.The dogs in the paw squad wear harnesses and carry rescue tubes, and they’re trained to identify people in distress in the water. They swim towards the victim, allow them to grab the rescue tube and return to shore with the person in tow.Ironman 70.3 is a triathlon covering a total distance of 70.3 miles (113km). It comprises a 1.9km swim, a 90km cycling leg and a 21.1km run.
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