Russia Builds AI-Powered Health Screening Platform for Transport Workers

A new Russian digital platform is set to automate pre-trip health screenings for transportation employees, bringing AI into frontline medical decisions.

Russia is preparing to automate the pre-trip medical checkups required in the transportation sector, using a cutting-edge AI-based platform to assess workers’ fitness for duty. The prototype was unveiled at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, with plans underway to launch a full-scale manufacturing operation for the technology.

The demo allowed forum attendees to step into the role of a train operator undergoing a digital health screening. Visitors praised the system’s deep biometric analysis and real-time health diagnostics—highlighting how the 'digital doctor' determines whether an employee is cleared to work.

The system goes beyond just health checks. It offers video and audio links to a human physician, generates electronic trip records, aggregates staff analytics, and shares data across management platforms. Developers say the system is designed for broad adaptability in logistics and transport operations.

The AI health platform could significantly improve safety for both passengers and cargo by reducing the risks tied to human error or undetected medical issues. As Russia looks to modernize logistics infrastructure, this digital innovation may soon become a regulatory standard.