The pilot operation of driverless shuttle minibuses has begun, which is a new technological travel initiative in the city recently. Since March 3, the service has been opened around the three major cultural buildings in Beijing's sub-center, and citizens can take a free test ride of driverless minibuses between the city's Green Heart Forest Park, Haojiafu subway station and the three major buildings. The driverless shuttle minibus has attracted wide public attention, and the body shape is novel and the driverless technology is amazing.
It is understood that the driverless shuttle minibus is equipped with lidar and millimeter-wave radar, which can perceive the road situation in 360 degrees without dead angles, and realize the whole process of unmanned driving. During the test ride, the passengers said that the vehicle starting, running, U-turning, stopping and other actions were completed very smoothly and smoothly, and there was no interaction with the surrounding social vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with a safety system, and the safety officer follows the vehicle throughout the process to prepare for emergencies. Each passenger needs to wear a seat belt after getting on the bus, otherwise there will be an alarm prompt. The maximum speed of the vehicle is 40 kilometers per hour. The safety officer will sit behind the right side of the car and press the emergency stop button to make the vehicle stop quickly to solve the problem in case of an emergency.
It is worth mentioning that this is not the first driverless shuttle service in the world. Similar driverless services have been used at home and abroad. In the U.S., driverless public transportation services have been piloted in San Francisco, Phoenix and other regions. In China, similar autonomous driving connection projects have been carried out in Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities. These experiences provide reference for the pilot project in Beijing.
The opening of driverless shuttle minibuses will provide citizens with more travel options. Riding in a driverless minibus is a great way to experience the convenience and safety that technology brings. For Beijing, the opening of this service marks a new step in the commercialization of autonomous driving, injecting new impetus into the development of urban intelligent transportation.
At present, the autonomous driving connection line is in the test operation phase and will not be charged for the time being. During the test period, the frequency of departures is low, and the public should plan their travel mode reasonably and follow the management of the staff. In addition, underage passengers must be accompanied by a guardian who is less than 1Children of 3 meters, elderly people with reduced mobility, babies in their hands and pregnant women are temporarily not allowed to test ride the driverless shuttle minibus.
To sum up, the pilot operation of driverless shuttle minibuses provides new possibilities for transportation in Beijing. With the introduction of autonomous driving technology, citizens can enjoy a more convenient and safe travel experience. Compared with traditional buses, driverless shuttle minibuses have a higher level of intelligence and automation, but they also face challenges in terms of technology and safety. With the gradual maturity of technology and the promotion of application, it is believed that driverless shuttle service will become an important part of urban transportation in the future, and make a positive contribution to solving traffic congestion and improving travel efficiency.
Finally, we can't help but wonder how the future of mobility will change with the continuous development of autonomous driving technology. Will driverless shuttle services become the mainstream of transportation? When technology is fully autonomous, what will be the impact on the driver's career? With the popularization of autonomous driving technology, what new challenges will be faced in the planning and management of road traffic? Let's wait and see.