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Here's what it looks like to ride a Chinese robotaxi with no steering wheel
A robo-taxi is an autonomous car that picks up and carries passengers without a human driver. It significantly reduces the cost of operation as there is no human involvement. Also, there is no need for a rest except for the time for charging electricity or replacing the battery. Furthermore, a self-driving vehicle can be produced much less costly as there are no steering wheels, pedals, switches, or even a driver’s seat. The technologies are already available. It’s just a matter of regulatory approvals. So, where will we see robo-taxis first? Baidu, a Chinese IT giant, has long invested in self-driving technology and recently announced a roto-taxi whose steering wheel can be removed. The company said it would dramatically reduce the production costs, which would also lower the fare. Battery-charging infrastructure, mobile payment, and local regulations are all key to creating a robo-taxi market. Naturally, some places in China will have taxis without a driver or a steering wheel soon.
Enjoy reading the article on the upcoming self-driving robo-taxi concept.
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/07/21/tech/baidu-self-driving-car-intl-hnk/index.html
Here's what it looks like to ride a Chinese robotaxi with no steering wheel
A robo-taxi is an autonomous car that picks up and carries passengers without a human driver. It significantly reduces the cost of operation as there is no human involvement. Also, there is no need for a rest except for the time for charging electricity or replacing the battery. Furthermore, a self-driving vehicle can be produced much less costly as there are no steering wheels, pedals, switches, or even a driver’s seat. The technologies are already available. It’s just a matter of regulatory approvals. So, where will we see robo-taxis first? Baidu, a Chinese IT giant, has long invested in self-driving technology and recently announced a roto-taxi whose steering wheel can be removed. The company said it would dramatically reduce the production costs, which would also lower the fare. Battery-charging infrastructure, mobile payment, and local regulations are all key to creating a robo-taxi market. Naturally, some places in China will have taxis without a driver or a steering wheel soon.
Enjoy reading the article on the upcoming self-driving robo-taxi concept.
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/07/21/tech/baidu-self-driving-car-intl-hnk/index.html
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