One of the goals that autonomous vehicle manufacturers are trying to reach is a future without a steering wheel. Chinese tech giant Baiduis preparing to bring such a tool to the real world. Apollo RT6 Announcing the robotaxis named robotaxis, the company announced the features of the futuristic car.
Apollo RT6 robotaxis features
Chinese technology company Baidu World 2022 announced its new autonomous car. Apollo RT6, which will serve as a robotaxis, draws attention with its stylish design and functional interior. Level 4 The vehicle, which has an autonomous vehicle system (full self-driving under suitable conditions), has sensors and cameras almost everywhere.
shiftdelete.netAccording to the promotional video of Apollo RT6, in total, including 8 LiDAR and 12 cameras to 38 sensors gives place. electric car maximum speed and battery range It is uncertain for now, but it is stated that it will provide a smooth experience as robotaxis.
Important step for autonomous driving from Shanghai
Shanghai has opened its first autonomous test drive lane with a distance of 30 km. The lanes will be active from 10:00 to 13:00 on weekdays.
Featuring Baidu’s latest autonomous driving technologies Mass production of the Apollo RT6 was declared ready. The vehicle, which is expected to be offered to taxi companies in China first, 37 thousand dollars expected to be around.
It looks much more futuristic compared to today’s autonomous vehicles. RT6 in 2023 I was told it could leave the factory and be ready for sale. The autonomous vehicle can be used with Baidu’s own taxi application, the Apollo Go service.
We know that Baidu has received permission to test the autonomous vehicle on the roads, but it is not clear for now whether it will be able to sell it by including it in mass production. Because it is remarkable that it has Level 4 autonomous driving and is presented with a tag of 37 thousand dollars.
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