RCB to Collaborate with Staqu for AI-Enabled Crowd Management at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has proposed the deployment of advanced AI-enabled surveillance systems at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in collaboration with video analytics firm Staqu.

RCB has committed to bearing the entire one-time cost of the proposed initiative, estimated at approximately ₹4.5 crore. The deployment is intended to enhance overall safety standards while ensuring a smoother and more secure matchday experience for fans.

In a formal communication to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), RCB outlined plans to install between 300 and 350 AI-powered cameras across the stadium premises. The system will leverage real-time video analytics to monitor crowd movement, regulate queueing, detect unauthorised access, and track entry and exit points to enable quicker response by law enforcement agencies.

The AI platform, developed by Staqu, integrates video, audio and text analytics to support faster and more accurate incident detection. Its real-time capabilities allow early identification of situations such as intrusions, access violations and potential security threats, helping authorities intervene proactively.

Staqu has previously worked with multiple State Police departments, providing facial recognition and intelligent monitoring solutions for crowds, perimeters, vehicles and objects as part of routine surveillance and investigation processes.

Staqu’s flagship product is JARVIS, an AI platform that analyses video and audio feeds to support security and crowd monitoring. Instead of offering separate tools, JARVIS combines features such as crowd analysis, intrusion detection, facial recognition and audio monitoring into a single system. 

Jarvis GPT, launched in February 2025, works as an added AI layer that allows authorised users to access and analyse surveillance data using natural language commands for the retail industry.