Self-driving Buses Connect Smart Roads
A self-driving bus on the road. (PHOTO: VCG)
By ZONG Shihan
The adoption of self-driving buses at the Hangzhou Asian Games makes the connection between various venues and subway stations, improving transportation efficiency.
The outer four corners of the buses have millimeter-wave radar, Lidar, ultrasonic radar, visual cameras and other equipment, which can achieve precise perception of the surrounding environment and identify vehicles, pedestrians, traffic lights and obstacles.
The interior of the buses is equipped with three smart screens. The front screen displays driving information including the vehicle speed and a roadmap, while the two side screens display route stops and current location.
The bus is also equipped with a robot called Xiaoyu, which can adjust the lighting and temperature of the bus with simple voice commands.
