Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations

China Daily  

A self-driving taxi, operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc, operates in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Thursday. A self-driving taxi operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc recently hit a pedestrian crossing against a traffic light in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, sparking heated discussions on the challenges and limitations facing autonomous driving technology, especially in complex scenarios. The Beijing-based company has invested heavily in developing self-driving technology, with fully driverless robotaxis currently operating in designated areas of Beijing, Chongqing, Wuhan and Shenzhen, Guangdong province. Wuhan is stepping up efforts to promote the development of intelligent connected vehicles and commercialization of driverless driving technology, boasting the largest operational region for Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go. However, there are still some obstacles to integrating the self-driving vehicles into the existing road traffic safety management system, as the legal obligations of relevant subjects involving autonomous vehicles have not been clarified under current laws and regulations, said Huang Jinjing, head of the regulation office at the Road Traffic Safety Research Center of the Ministry of Public Security.

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A partnership of kindred spirits
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2 months ago

A partnership of kindred spirits

China Daily  

A performer plays Chinese folk music at Expo 2020 in Dubai on Jan 10, 2022. XINHUA Innovation hub Speaking of Dubai, he said, "I think it's the most innovative city in the Middle East, and GAC has set up a sales and service center there." Guangzhou started to conduct trial operations of autonomous driving in 2018, and the company WeRide …

A partnership of kindred spirits
Trending News
2 months ago

A partnership of kindred spirits

China Daily  

A performer plays Chinese folk music at Expo 2020 in Dubai on Jan 10, 2022. XINHUA Innovation hub Speaking of Dubai, he said, "I think it's the most innovative city in the Middle East, and GAC has set up a sales and service center there." Guangzhou started to conduct trial operations of autonomous driving in 2018, and the company WeRide …

Robotaxis — arriving at a future near you
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Robotaxis — arriving at a future near you

China Daily  

A journalist takes a photo while riding in an autonomous vehicle in Chongqing in October. In 2015, Swedish carmaker Volvo organized a test of its hands-free vehicles traveling at 70 kilometers per hour on Beijing's Sixth Ring Road. Chinese technology giant Baidu set up its intelligent driving group in 2017, unveiling its Apollo autonomous driving plan the same year. By …

16,000 test licenses for autonomous vehicles issued in China
4 months, 2 weeks ago

16,000 test licenses for autonomous vehicles issued in China

China Daily  

An autonomous vehicle undergoes road testing at an autonomous driving demonstration area in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. BEIJING -- To date, Chinese public security authorities have issued a total of 16,000 test licenses for autonomous vehicles, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Tuesday. These initiatives have provided strong support for the advancement of autonomous …

Autonomous driving shifts into high gear in China
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Autonomous driving shifts into high gear in China

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. But in my personal experience, after three or four minutes of chat in the seats, they would forget they were in a driverless car," said Zhang Ning, vice-president of Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony.ai and head of its Beijing R&D center. Galvanized by growing …

Autonomous driving shifts into high gear in China
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Autonomous driving shifts into high gear in China

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. But in my personal experience, after three or four minutes of chat in the seats, they would forget they were in a driverless car," said Zhang Ning, vice-president of Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony.ai and head of its Beijing R&D center. Galvanized by growing …

Guangzhou drafts rules for self-driving
5 months, 1 week ago

Guangzhou drafts rules for self-driving

China Daily  

A robotaxi in service in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. According to the draft Regulations on the Innovative Development of Intelligent Internet Connection Vehicles in Guangzhou, the city will support the application of such vehicles in transportation hubs, including airports, ports and highways, as well as urban public transportation, taxis and related travel services in the following years. "This will not only …

Guangzhou drafts rules for self-driving
5 months, 1 week ago

Guangzhou drafts rules for self-driving

China Daily  

A robotaxi in service in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. According to the draft Regulations on the Innovative Development of Intelligent Internet Connection Vehicles in Guangzhou, the city will support the application of such vehicles in transportation hubs, including airports, ports and highways, as well as urban public transportation, taxis and related travel services in the following years. "This will not only …

Pony.ai does a giddyap in driverless biz
5 months, 1 week ago

Pony.ai does a giddyap in driverless biz

China Daily  

Driverless cars of Pony.ai are displayed at an expo in Shanghai on July 10, 2021. Chinese self-driving startup Pony.ai is accelerating steps to bolster the mass production and deployment of its Level 4 autonomous driving vehicles as part of its broader push to realize the commercial application of the self-driving technology in more cities. Peng Jun, co-founder and CEO of …

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation

China Daily  

A technician conducts a road test on a self-driving vehicle in Wuhan, Hubei province, on July 4. China has taken the lead in the research and development as well as application of autonomous driving technology, and has introduced a series of policies to promote the commercialization of self-driving vehicles in recent years. China supports the commercial application of Level 3 …

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation

China Daily  

A technician conducts a road test on a self-driving vehicle in Wuhan, Hubei province, on July 4. China has taken the lead in the research and development as well as application of autonomous driving technology, and has introduced a series of policies to promote the commercialization of self-driving vehicles in recent years. China supports the commercial application of Level 3 …

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation

China Daily  

A technician conducts a road test on a self-driving vehicle in Wuhan, Hubei province, on July 4. China has taken the lead in the research and development as well as application of autonomous driving technology, and has introduced a series of policies to promote the commercialization of self-driving vehicles in recent years. China supports the commercial application of Level 3 …

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation

China Daily  

An autonomous car operates on urban roads in Chongqing on July 10. Quick deployment Lyu Jinghong, an analyst tracking intelligent mobility at research company BloombergNEF, said continued tests on public roads, eased regulations, as well as cost reductions in autonomous vehicle manufacturing, will help accelerate the deployment and commercialization of self-driving vehicles. Wuhan is stepping up efforts to promote the …

Solutions to be searched as robotaxis gain in popularity
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Solutions to be searched as robotaxis gain in popularity

China Daily  

A robotaxi operated by Baidu runs in Wuhan, Hubei province, on July 11. Footage on popular short video platforms shows a robotaxi in Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei province, stopping in front of an empty plastic bag on the road, causing a traffic jam. "Currently, the vehicles can handle more than 90 percent of urban scenarios, making them even …

Solutions to be searched as robotaxis gain in popularity
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Solutions to be searched as robotaxis gain in popularity

China Daily  

A robotaxi operated by Baidu runs in Wuhan, Hubei province, on July 11. Footage on popular short video platforms shows a robotaxi in Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei province, stopping in front of an empty plastic bag on the road, causing a traffic jam. "Currently, the vehicles can handle more than 90 percent of urban scenarios, making them even …

Shanghai all set to launch robotaxi tests
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shanghai all set to launch robotaxi tests

China Daily  

A driverless taxi is on a test run during a recent expo in Shanghai. Shanghai will launch a public testing program for its driverless taxi services as soon as next week, marking a step forward in the city's pursuit of intelligent and connected autonomous vehicle applications. Shanghai officially issued the first permits for demonstration applications of the driverless vehicles to …

Shenzhen to offer affordable self-driving minibus rides
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhen to offer affordable self-driving minibus rides

China Daily  

A self-driving minibus makes a test run in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in July. The commercial application of self-driving technology is gaining momentum in China, with Shenzhen, a metropolis in Guangdong province, preparing to launch a fleet of 20 autonomous minibuses this year in Qianhai, a significant step that experts said will bolster the use of such vehicles for public transportation. …

New transformation on roads way to the future
5 months, 4 weeks ago

New transformation on roads way to the future

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. The municipal authorities of Beijing released a draft regulation on Monday soliciting public opinion on the use of autonomous or driverless vehicles for public transport, ride-hailing services, car rentals, and other urban travel services. It also lists various scenarios of autonomous vehicle innovation activities …

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations

China Daily  

A self-driving taxi, operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc, operates in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Thursday. A self-driving taxi operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc recently hit a pedestrian crossing against a traffic light in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, sparking heated discussions on the challenges and limitations facing autonomous driving technology, especially in complex scenarios. The Beijing-based …

New transformation on roads way to the future
5 months, 4 weeks ago

New transformation on roads way to the future

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. The municipal authorities of Beijing released a draft regulation on Monday soliciting public opinion on the use of autonomous or driverless vehicles for public transport, ride-hailing services, car rentals, and other urban travel services. It also lists various scenarios of autonomous vehicle innovation activities …

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations

China Daily  

China Daily| Updated :2024-07-12 A self-driving taxi operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc recently hit a pedestrian crossing against a traffic light in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, sparking heated discussions on the challenges and limitations facing autonomous driving technology, especially in complex scenarios. Wuhan is stepping up efforts to promote the development of intelligent connected vehicles and commercialization …

Is China embracing autonomous driving?
6 months ago

Is China embracing autonomous driving?

China Daily  

Visitors view a vehicle at an auto show in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, June 7, 2024. Recently, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology solicited public opinion on the "Beijing Autonomous Driving Vehicle Regulations". Beijing plans to use autonomous driving or driverless vehicles for urban public bus transport, ride-hailing services, car rentals and other urban …

AI drive in transportation should be human-centric
6 months ago

AI drive in transportation should be human-centric

China Daily  

Apollo Go, the robotaxi operated by Chinese tech group Baidu's self-driving ride-hailing platform, started offering fully driverless ride-hailing services on open roads and received the permits to collect fees from the passengers in Wuhan on Aug 8, 2022. Consumers find themselves paying less for the Apollo Go, the robotaxi operated by Chinese tech group Baidu's self-driving ride-hailing platform, than traditional …

Beijing set to support for autonomous vehicles in urban transport services
6 months ago

Beijing set to support for autonomous vehicles in urban transport services

China Daily  

The Beijing municipal government announced plans to support the use of autonomous vehicles for urban public electric bus transportation, ride-hailing services and car rentals recently, which signifies that driverless vehicles in the capital are set to get legislative backing for their deployment on roads. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology has released a draft for public feedback …

Testing on public roads a leap forward for L3 autonomous vehicles in China
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Testing on public roads a leap forward for L3 autonomous vehicles in China

China Daily  

A BYD Ocean-M electric car is displayed at the 2024 Auto China in Beijing on April 25, 2024. China has taken another significant step toward the commercialization of autonomous driving, with the recent authorization granted to the first group of domestic automakers for testing Level 3 autonomous technology on public roads. The tests on public roads may lead to the …

Sources: China mulling Tesla robotaxi tests
8 months ago

Sources: China mulling Tesla robotaxi tests

China Daily  

A Tesla Model X vehicle on display during an expo in Yantai, Shandong province last month. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY China is very likely to support US vehicle maker Tesla's local testing of robotaxis, and may move to consider data compliance issues given that data regulators attended a recent top-level meeting that involved Elon Musk, the automaker's CEO, sources told …

Autonomous driving law urged as testing underway
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Autonomous driving law urged as testing underway

China Daily  

A passenger experiences a self-driving vehicle at Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area in Beijing on April 25, 2022. PENG ZIYANG/XINHUA More efforts are needed to speed up legislation around autonomous driving technology and bolster the large-scale commercial application of self-driving vehicles, political advisers and experts said. Lian Yuming, president of the Beijing-based International Institute for Urban Development, said autonomous driving is …

Self-driving robotaxi crosses Yangtze River in Wuhan
10 months, 1 week ago

Self-driving robotaxi crosses Yangtze River in Wuhan

China Daily  

Baidu's robotaxi crosses a bridge over the Yangtze River in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province. A self-driving vehicle developed by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc has crossed two bridges over the Yangtze River in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, making the city China's first to carry out commercial autonomous ride-hailing services spanning across the river. So far, more than 20 …

Robotaxis get green light for airport run
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Robotaxis get green light for airport run

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. Beijing has granted permits to several robotaxi operators, including Baidu Inc and Pony.ai, allowing them to offer driverless vehicle services at Beijing Daxing International Airport, a key step indicating that the city has become the world's first capital to run autonomous passenger vehicles between …

Baidu and Pony.ai receive permit to offer robotaxis at Daxing airport
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Baidu and Pony.ai receive permit to offer robotaxis at Daxing airport

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc and self-driving startup Pony.ai have received permits to offer autonomous vehicle services at Beijing Daxing International Airport, a key step that indicates Beijing has become the world's first capital city to run passenger-carrying robotaxis from urban areas to the …

Beijing aims to be exemplar of digital economy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing aims to be exemplar of digital economy

China Daily  

A view of Beijing's CBD area. It has a 160-square-kilometer high-level demonstration zone for automatic driving," Yin said while delivering a government work report during the opening ceremony of the session. In the latest development, 15 automatic patrolling vehicles last week began to guard industrial parks, subway stations and shopping malls round the clock within a 60-sq-km area in the …

The Evolution of Mobility: Self-driving vehicles on the horizon in China
1 year, 4 months ago

The Evolution of Mobility: Self-driving vehicles on the horizon in China

China Daily  

The automotive industry is experiencing a major transformation driven by different trends. In a sweeping transformation that is reshaping urban landscapes and redefining mobility, China has emerged as a global leader in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles. Driving Innovation Through Policy and Investment China's journey into the world of autonomous vehicles is fueled by a combination of forward-thinking …

Smart fun: Connecting the future - A journey in a fully autonomous taxi
1 year, 4 months ago

Smart fun: Connecting the future - A journey in a fully autonomous taxi

China Daily  

As the world inches closer to the reality of fully autonomous vehicles, Tom Campbell, an expat from the UK, filled with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation, went on a journey in a fully autonomous taxi developed by Pony.ai in a designated area in Yizhuang, a southern suburb of Beijing. Last month, authorities in Beijing granted permits to eligible companies …

Baidu, Pony win permits to offer driverless robotaxi services in Beijing: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Baidu, Pony win permits to offer driverless robotaxi services in Beijing: Report

Hindustan Times  

Baidu and Pony.ai said on Friday they have won permits to provide fully driverless ride-hailing services in the Chinese capital of Beijing. A car of Baidu's driverless robotaxi service Apollo Go is seen on a road in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. Baidu's Apollo service will deploy 10 fully autonomous vehicles in a technology park developed by the government of Beijing, …

Autonomous Vehicles Join the List of US National Security Threats
55 years ago

Autonomous Vehicles Join the List of US National Security Threats

Wired  

Amid rising concerns about China’s growing international data collection apparatus, a newly divided US Congress is applying fresh scrutiny to the possibility that imported Chinese technology could be a Trojan horse. In a letter to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shared exclusively with WIRED, Representative August Pfluger asks some tough questions as to whether Washington is really prepared …

It seems the transport of the future may finally take off
2 years, 2 months ago

It seems the transport of the future may finally take off

China Daily  

In a previous column, I wrote about how, as a child, I was fascinated by visions of my future life, an exciting world of homes in space, undersea railways, cyborg implants and, of course, flying cars. Vice-Minister of Public Security Liu Zhao told the conference that 6,900 kilometers of test roads have been built, and that 8,200 license plates have …

It seems the transport of the future may finally take off
2 years, 2 months ago

It seems the transport of the future may finally take off

China Daily  

In a previous column, I wrote about how, as a child, I was fascinated by visions of my future life, an exciting world of homes in space, undersea railways, cyborg implants and, of course, flying cars. Vice-Minister of Public Security Liu Zhao told the conference that 6,900 kilometers of test roads have been built, and that 8,200 license plates have …

This Chinese search engine will run robotaxi services across China
2 years, 5 months ago

This Chinese search engine will run robotaxi services across China

Hindustan Times  

China search engine giant Baidu Inc said on Monday it has obtained permits to operate fully driverless robotaxi services on open roads from two Chinese cities, the first of their kind in the country. The permits, awarded by the southwestern municipality of Chongqing and the central city of Wuhan, allow commercial robotaxis to offer rides to the public without human …

Baidu bags China's first fully driverless robotaxi licenses
2 years, 5 months ago

Baidu bags China's first fully driverless robotaxi licenses

The Hindu  

China search engine giant Baidu Inc said on Monday it has obtained permits to operate fully driverless robotaxi services on open roads from two Chinese cities, the first of their kind in the country. The permits, awarded by the southwestern municipality of Chongqing and the central city of Wuhan, allow commercial robotaxis to offer rides to the public without human …

Baidu plans to use detachable steering for ‘robotaxis’ in China
2 years, 5 months ago

Baidu plans to use detachable steering for ‘robotaxis’ in China

The Hindu  

China’s search engine giant Baidu Inc. on Thursday unveiled its new autonomous vehicle with a detachable steering wheel, with plans to put it to use for its robotaxi service in China next year. “This massive cost reduction will enable us to deploy tens of thousands of AVs across China,” Baidu’s chief executive Robin Li said at the Baidu World conference. …

China grants first driverless taxi permits to Baidu, Pony.ai
2 years, 8 months ago

China grants first driverless taxi permits to Baidu, Pony.ai

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China has granted Chinese internet …

China's Baidu Launches Autonomous Taxis in 5 Megacities, Giving Tough Fight to Alphabet
3 years, 3 months ago

China's Baidu Launches Autonomous Taxis in 5 Megacities, Giving Tough Fight to Alphabet

News 18  

The battle is on between Alphabet in the United States and Baidu in China in regards to the development, launch and rollout of self-driving taxicabs. Baidu recently announced the launch of a test program in five major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, where residents can take advantage of vehicles equipped with its Apollo autonomous driving system. Chinese company Baidu has …

Robotaxis looking to take bigger slice of transport pie
3 years, 4 months ago

Robotaxis looking to take bigger slice of transport pie

China Daily  

A driverless vehicle developed by Baidu Inc runs through Shougang Park in Shijingshan district, Beijing. Internet search giant Baidu Inc officially opened its robotaxi ride-hailing pilot program to the public in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, in July, marking the largest autonomous driving vehicle-for-hire platform in the city. The autonomous ride-hailing service covers 237 pick-up and drop-off locations, allowing passengers …

Robotaxis already safer than chauffeured vehicles, say executives
3 years, 5 months ago

Robotaxis already safer than chauffeured vehicles, say executives

China Daily  

Two autonomous Baidu vehicles run in the Shougang Park in Shijingshan district, Beijing. Xu Baoqiang, an executive in charge of Baidu's autonomous driving operations, said they have "a success rate of 99.99 percent" in dealing with different scenarios in downtown traffic, which is higher than human drivers. Baidu's robotaxi service, called Apollo Go, is now available in designated areas of …

Baidu rolls out paid driverless taxi service in Beijing
3 years, 8 months ago

Baidu rolls out paid driverless taxi service in Beijing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled …

Self-driving robotaxis are taking off in China
4 years, 1 month ago

Self-driving robotaxis are taking off in China

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — The world has been inching toward fully autonomous cars for years. “It’s a dream,” AutoX CEO Jianxiong Xiao said in an interview. “After working so hard for so many years, we’ve finally reached the point that the technology is mature enough, that we feel confident by ourselves, to really remove the safety driver.” Xiao said …

Autonomous bus makes debut in China's Chongqing
4 years, 3 months ago

Autonomous bus makes debut in China's Chongqing

China Daily  

An autonomous-driving bus hits the road in Chongqing, on Sept 16, 2020. CHONGQING -- A medium-sized bus equipped with autonomous driving technologies made its debut Thursday in Chongqing municipality, a vehicle-manufacturing powerhouse in southwestern China. The L4 autonomous bus was a joint effort of Baidu Apollo and domestic bus manufacturer King Long. Apollo, an open platform launched by Chinese tech …

Intelligent changes to reshape auto sector
4 years, 3 months ago

Intelligent changes to reshape auto sector

China Daily  

An Apollo autonomous bus is displayed during an exhibition in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in August. Baidu chief sees widespread use of self-driving vehicles in next five years Self-driving technology is expected to witness large-scale commercial application in the next five years, according to Robin Li Yanhong, chairman and CEO of internet search giant Baidu Inc. Traffic congestion will be greatly …

Tech firms gear up to tap self-driving taxi services
4 years, 4 months ago

Tech firms gear up to tap self-driving taxi services

China Daily  

An Apollo autonomous bus is displayed during an exhibition in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in August. LI ZHIHAO/FOR CHINA DAILY Competition in China's autonomous driving industry has intensified as several technology companies are ramping up efforts to launch self-driving taxi services in an attempt to bolster the large-scale commercial use of such cutting-edge technology. It was the first city in northern …

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