Governor Ricardo Gallardo has implemented AI facial-recognition technology to track people and vehicles within seconds at the FENAPO 2026 exhibition [1].
The deployment marks a significant shift in public event security in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, by integrating real-time biometric surveillance with autonomous robotics. This level of monitoring allows authorities to identify movements and vehicle locations almost instantaneously across the event grounds.
According to reports, the security infrastructure at the 2026 event [1] includes the use of AI systems capable of rapid identification. These tools are designed to enhance the safety of the massive crowds attending the exhibition by providing a high-speed digital dragnet of attendees and their transportation.
In addition to the facial-recognition software, the security detail includes robot-dog K9 units and humanoid androids [1]. These robotic assets work alongside the AI tracking systems to monitor the perimeter and interior of the exhibition site.
Gallardo said these measures were a necessary step to ensure the security of the FENAPO 2026 gathering [1]. The combination of biometric tracking and robotic patrols represents an effort to modernize the state's approach to large-scale public safety management.
The integration of these technologies allows for a coordinated response to security threats, as the AI can alert operators to specific individuals or vehicles in seconds [1]. This system creates a comprehensive surveillance web that monitors both pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout the venue.
“AI facial-recognition technology to track people and vehicles within seconds”
The use of real-time biometric tracking and autonomous robotics at a public exhibition signals a trend toward 'smart security' in Mexico. By combining facial recognition with robotic K9 units, the administration is testing a high-surveillance model that prioritizes rapid identification and movement tracking, which may raise future discussions regarding the balance between public safety and individual privacy rights in public spaces.
